Golfer’s Elbow Treatment in Sinnamon Park

What are the causes?

Golfer’s elbow is triggered and worsened by movements which strain or overload the tendons, causing damage and pain. Some common factors which influence diagnosis include:

It typically affects men and women between the ages of 45-64, and up to 90% of cases develop the condition due to something else other than golf.

• Repetitive or strenuous movement
• Forceful wrist or finger motions
• Heavy lifting
• Poor muscle warmup/conditioning before activity
• Sports – golf, as well as:Racquet & throwing sports Weight lifting/training
• Racquet & throwing sports
• Weight lifting/training
• Overuse of elbow/arm/tendons – e.g. typing for extended periods

Treatment for Golfer’s Elbow

If you suspect you have Golfer’s Elbow and/or related symptoms, it is important to see a physiotherapist or medical professional. You may also be referred for imaging tests to determine the location and extent of the condition, or to rule out a differential diagnosis.

While often rest is the first bit of advice that you will be given,underloadinga tendon can be just as damaging as overloading a tendon. Thus, physical therapy is highly beneficial in improving strength and reducing pain. At Vitalis Physiotherapy, we tailor a unique treatment plan to aid in your recovery through:

If the pain and reduced movement is severe, strenuous activity should be avoided. Your physiotherapist may also advise heat or ice application, rest and if necessary, pain medication. Additionally, they might recommend for you to use supportive braces or straps.

• Stretching, strengthening and/or conditioning exercises
• Restoring range of movement
• Postural improvement
• Soft tissue mobilisations (massage)
• Shockwave Therapy
• Dry needling
• Taping
• Education in load management
• A unique home exercise program
• Graded Exposure to load program