Sports Elbow Injuries
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Do you play a racquet sport or golf? Are you involved in weightlifting, throwing, swimming or bodybuilding? Do you suffer from elbow pain during your sports activities or in everyday life?
If the answer is yes, you could have a sports injury of the elbow.
Sports Injuries of the Elbow Explained
In simple terms, overuse causes sports injuries of the elbow. Repetitive extension, strong biceps contractions or twisting and extending the wrist can cause injuries.
Some sports injuries of the elbow affect the extensor tendon on the outside of the elbow. Others affect the tendon on the inside of the elbow. In the case of posterior impingement, the cartilage and bone in the elbow become inflamed. Sometimes pieces of cartilage break loose and float in the joint, causing inflammation and pain.
Common Elbow Conditions Caused by Playing Sport
Do you have these symptoms?
Sports injuries of the elbow are usually painful and have some distinctive symptoms.
If you recognise any of these, it’s important to seek treatment. Early intervention can save you from permanent damage.
- Tenderness and pain when applying pressure to the outside of your elbow.
- Pain when lifting a heavy object.
- Pain when shaking hands or clenching your fist.
- Sharp pains that radiate from your elbow down to your hand, or up your arm.
- Weakness in your elbow and forearm.
- Clicking or locking of your elbow (may be painful).
- Pain or weakness when trying to grip objects.
- Aching elbow when you’re resting or sleeping.
- Pain when stretching out your fingers.
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Elbow pain self assessment tool?
How Dr James McLean can help
Dr James McLean provides consultation and various treatments for a wide variety of elbow conditions in Adelaide.
With his extensive experience in treating upper limb conditions, he works with his patients to create tailored treatment plans which yield the best possible outcomes for their injuries.
Click here for more information on other conditions involving the shoulder, hand, wrist, and elbow which Dr James McLean has a special interest in treating.