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Golfer's Elbow Hand Physiotherapy

Golfer's Elbow (medial epicondylitis) is inflammation and pain experienced over the inner part of the elbow, that can radiate down the inner part of the forearm

And though the common name of this elbow condition is called "Golfer's Elbow" yet it doesn't just affect golf enthusiasts or players. In fact, this elbow pain is very commonly seen in:

• men or women
• employees, workers, housewives or any occupations
• age between 30-55 years old

symptoms of golfer's elbow

Golfer's elbow always starts as:

• tenderness (pain to the touch)
• swelling
• pain (aching, throbbing, sharp with resistance)
• inflammation

at the location of the inner part of the elbow (this is where the flexer tendons of the forearm originate from.

In the early stages, it can be just mild pains (sharp, throbbing) and weakness; but if left untreated, it can be very knife-sharp pains and locking of the joint.

what causes golfer's elbow to develop?

The main causing agent or aggravating factor is generally:

• sustained/prolonged resisted gripping activity
• aggravated with motion eg gripping against resistance and turning
• aggravated with repetition eg doing it again and again

Examples of such exercises and activities include:

• straining wet mops, cloth, towel, clothes
• weight lifting
• using tools like hammers, pliers, screwdrivers
• rock climbing
• etc

Many patients often ignore the pain because they're busy, preoccupied with responsibilities and enjoying their sports/life, and yes, in the short run, the main is very mild and tolerable.

But over time, if golfer's elbow remains untreated and patient continues to participate in sports and activities that aggravate the condition more:

• damage to the tendon increases, resulting in more inflammation and swelling
• leading to increased amount of pain experience
• patient may experience moderate to severe levels of pain
• the tendon may undergo degeneration and muscles may shrink from underuse leading to further weakness and pain
• etc

At this stage the advanced Golfer's Elbow is harder to treat

Patients usually report that the inner part of their elbow is

• sore/tender to the touch
• painful when using their hand to carry/move stuff around
• sensitive and aching in the elbow
• painful when elbow is straightened and the wrist is extended

In severe cases of golfer's elbow, patients may have difficulties wearing bra/undergarmets/clothing, carrying briefcase or wringing cloth etc.

golfer's elbow hand physiotherapy

Early/Acute Phase

During the early phase of golfer's elbow, there is very fresh and sharp pain and inflammation, so hand physiotherapy will focus on:

• ultrasound therapy to decrease inflammation and pain
  
• cold therapy to decrease inflammation and pain
• gentle protected mobilization to increase range, increase glide without pain
• maybe prescribe a customized golfer's elbow splint
  

Post-acute Hand Therapy

• continue ultrasound therapy to accelerate soft tissue (tendon) healing
• friction massage to restart healing process (especially for chronic/long term golfer's elbow)
• range of motion exercises
• resisted/strengthening exercises
• deep tissue massage to decrease tightness of over-compensating muscles
  

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Phoenix Rehab Group works with specialist physiotherapists and specialist rehab therapists who are highly trained, qualified, experienced and passionate to provide high level of expert care to our patients.

PHYSIOTHERAPY & PHYSICAL THERAPY General Orthopedic Physio Back and Neck Physio Sports Physio Post-surgery Physio Women's Health Physio Indiba (Radio-Frequency) Physiotherapy Dry Needling Physio

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DEEP TISSUE RELEASE & SPORTS MASSAGE THERAPY Sports and deep tissue release massage helps to increase nutrient-rich blood flow to tired , tight and tense muscles to accelerate recovery and shorten downtime. It also helps prevents muscles from scar tissue micro-tears (and future ruptures), and increases muscle performance. When done regularly it will keeps your muscles and you healthy and fit and have body/movement-confidence.

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All our allied health therapists and TCM physicians are fully insured and registered with Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC) and Traditional Chinese Medicine Board (TCMB).

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At the first session, our specialist physiotherapists will carry out a thorough assessment, helping them to select the most appropriate treatment to help you recover as well as provide treatment in the same session. 

Follow up sessions are inline to provide expert treatment for your pain as well as prescribing specific exercises to reduce your risk of re-injury and giving you a long term solution.

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book a physiotherapy appointment today

• Email your preferred physiotherapy appointment slot to contact@phoenixrehabgroup.com or
• SMS your name, preferred date, time and clinic location to +6588001830 (Novena).
• Clinic locations: see how to get to us here