Elbow Pain/Injury

Elbow pain is a common injury that can influence your ability reach, grip, lift and load your arms. Elbows can be injured by a trauma, repetitive strain, and poor postures. There are several ligaments around the joints of the elbow. Elbow joint doesnt have ideal support and can lead to inflammation, irritation, and pain of multiple structures around the elbow.

Causes of Elbow Pain:

  • Ligament Sprains
  • Muscle Strain or Tendonopathy
  • Bursitis
  • Arthritis
  • Fracture or Dislocation
  • Radial Tunnel Syndrome
  • Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
  • Cervical Radiculopathy
  • Lateral Epicondylitis
  • Medial Epicondylitis
  • Ulnar Nerve Entrapment

Physiotherapy Treatment for Elbow Injury:

  • Rest
  • Ice
  • Specific elbow exercises
  • Ultrasound Therapy
  • Bracing/compression