Golferselbow
Golfer's elbow is an irritation of inflammation of the tendon of the flexor muscles of the forearm. These tendons attach on the inside of the forearm, near the elbow joint. Find all information and various exercises here.
Phase 1 of recovery
In this phase, the goal is to start low load exercises for the flexor muscles and tendon of the forearm within the pain limits.
1. Zittend rekken flexoren
Ga zitten, breng vervolgens uw gekwetste arm omhoog ten hoogte van uw schouder. Wijs vervolgens met uw volledig hand naar de vloer terwijl uw arm gestrekt op schouderhoogte blijft. Pak de hand die naar de vloer wijst vervolgens vast met uw overige hand. Trek de hand die naar de vloer wijst met behulp van uw overige hand ligt naar u toe. Herhaal dit.
2. Olifantenoren
Neem plaats op een stoel. Breng uw handen naar de oren en de ellebogen zijwaarts. Beweeg de ellebogen vervolgens naar voren en weer zover mogelijk zijwaarts.
Phase 2 of recovery
During this phase, the goal is to strengthen the tendon and muscles through exercises. It is important to gradually build up the load on the tendon.
1. 2D diagonaal flexie
Ga op het breedte staan, pak de elastiek met het aangedane arm, de gezonde arm blijft langs het lichaam, breng de aangedane arm naar beneden richting je andere hand en kom langzaam weer terug.
2. 2D diagonaal extensie
Ga op het breedte staan, pak de elastiek met het aangedane arm, breng je arm gestrekt zijwaarts omhoog en kom weer langzaam terug.
Resistance band
Hard. Compact. Qualitatively.
The meaning of a golfer’s elbow (medial epicondylitis)
Three bones join together to form the elbow joint, the upper arm (humerus) and forearm (radius and ulna). Tennis elbow is an irritation or inflammation (tendinitis) of the junction of muscle and tendon (myotendinous junction) or the junction of bone and tendon (entheses) or the flexor muscles of the forearm.The tendons of these muscles attach to the inner side of the elbow on the upper arm bone (humerus).
The causes of a golfer’s elbow (medial epicondylitis)
Golfer’s elbow can have an acute onset, but more often starts gradually as a result of overuse through repetitive motions like lifting, squeezing, gripping or turning under load. It can also be caused in athletes in overhand throwing sports due to poor technique or overuse.
The symptoms of a golfer’s elbow (medial epicondylitis)
The pain is felt on the inner side of the elbow and can extend down to the wrist and hand. Most people (90%) recover fully within a year provided some care is taken not to aggravate the symptoms. We aim to allow the body to heal itself.
The treatment of a golfer’s elbow (medial epicondylitis)
Pain on the inside of the elbow is often diagnosed as golfer’s elbow. A physiotherapist experienced in treating elbow pain will be able to tell you if your pain is indeed due to a golfer’s elbow. Physical examination and sometimes ultrasound imaging are needed. Exercises and targeted treatment by a physiotherapist is often important to help resolve your pain.
Synonyms
Medial epicondylitis, golfers elbow, elbow pain, medial epicondylalgia
Advice
If you have any questions regarding the exercises, doubt if you are doing them correctly or aren’t sure they are suited for your condition, please contact your physiotherapist for support.
Attention:
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