Golfer’s Elbow (Medial Epicondylitis) - What You Should Know
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What is Golfer’s Elbow?
Golfer’s Elbow, medically known as Medial Epicondylitis, is overuse injury causing pain on the inner side of the elbow. |
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Common Causes
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- Repetitive wrist flexion
- Frequent gripping activities
- Poor techniques in sports or work
- Sudden increase in activity
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Symptoms
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- Inner elbow pain
- Tenderness to touch
- Pain with wrist flexion
- Forearm weakness
- Morning stiffness
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Muscle Involved
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- Flexor Carpi Radialis
- Pronator Teres
- Flexor Digitorum Superficialis
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Physiotherapy Assessment
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- Reverse Cozen’s Test
- Resisted Wrist Flexion Test
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Physiotherapy Treatment
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- Pain relief techniques
- Stretching and strengthening
- Ergonomics advice
- Activity modification
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When to see a Physiotherapist?
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- Pain persists over a few days
- Limited daily activities
- Reduced grip strength
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Prevention Tips
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- Warm up properly
- Avoid overuse
- Improve grip & posture
- Strengthen forearm
- Take regular breaks
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Prepared By:
Annusha Tamilselvan
Physiotherapy Supervisor
Trust Physiotherapy Centre (Nusa Bestari Branch) |