Golfer's Elbow: What is it And a Review of Exercises
People who experience golfer's elbow, partake in sports or activities that require repetitive movements of gripping, twisting, lifting and other similar movements. Golfer's elbow originated from playing golf due to the repetitive grip and twisting movements required in the sport, from the top of the backswing to the contact with the ball . However, it is not limited to Golf, it is also common with plumbers, carpenters, and construction workers and gym goers.
Golfers elbow is an overuse injury, causing tendinopathy due to the chronic loading of the extensors and flexors of the forearm. Those with golfer's elbow typically experience pain and tenderness on the inside part of the elbow joint, near the medial epicondyle of the humerus.
Exercises
Golfer’s elbow is experienced typically by people that engage in activities that require high demands on thoracic and shoulder mobility and elbow stability. Improving these areas can potentially reduce the unwanted stress at the elbow joint.
Exercise 1:
Half kneeling thoracic wall rotations
Half Kneeling Thoracic Rotation
Exercise 2:
Thoracic spine opener (Prayer Stretch)
Exercise 3:
DB wrist palm up curl and DB wrist palm down curl
**Please Note: It is important to speak to your allied health professional or GP for a diagnosis and appropriate care plan. The purpose of this blog is to discuss the diagnosis and condition and review of the exercises.
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