Elbow Pain
Elbow pain can stem from various causes, ranging from minor issues to more serious underlying conditions. Common sources of elbow pain encompass:
- Tennis or golfer’s elbow (resulting from overuse)
- Bursitis (inflammation of fluid-filled sacs)
- Tendinitis/Tendinopathy (inflamed tendons)
- Sprains and strains
- Arthritis
- Fractures or dislocations
- Cubital or radial tunnel syndrome (nerve compression)
- Osteochondritis dissecans (cartilage and bone issues)
Seeking guidance from a healthcare professional is vital if you’re encountering persistent or severe elbow pain to identify the root cause and determine appropriate treatment.
How Can We Assist?
Physiotherapy plays a crucial role in managing and treating elbow pain. Our approach involves assessing your condition and formulating a personalised treatment plan tailored to your specific needs. Here are ways in which physiotherapy can aid in alleviating elbow pain:
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- Pain Management: Employing strategies like exercise prescription, manual therapy techniques, education, acupuncture, and potentially bracing or taping to reduce pain.
- Exercise Prescription: Designing exercises to enhance mobility, strengthen muscles, and furnish self-management strategies.
- Shockwave Therapy: Utilising high-energy sound waves to stimulate healing and diminish pain in the elbow. This non-invasive treatment is considered in consultation with your therapist to ensure suitability for your condition.
- Injection Therapy: Employing injection therapy for certain causes of elbow pain. The specific type of injection therapy recommended is contingent on the underlying cause, with your therapist guiding you on its appropriateness for your pain.
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