Introduction Lateral epicondylitis also known as “Tennis Elbow”, is a chronic condition that presents pain in the lateral portion of the the elbow. Frequently seen in sports that require a repetitive motion of forearm flexion and extension, such as tennis, pitching, golf, javelin throwing, and fencing, the muscles that are typically involved, but are not limited to, include the extensor muscles.(1) This muscle group encompasses the extensor carpi radialis brevis and the extensor digitorum communis laterally. In addition,but not as prevalent with athletic injuries regarding the forearm complex, the pronator teres, flexor carpi radialis medially, and the posterior triceps are also involved in this tendinopathy.(5) Approximately 1 to 3 percent…
• Pain and tenderness in the front of the shoulder. • Pain that increases with shoulder and elbow motion, such as bending the elbow and turning your palm upward against resistance. DIAGNOSIS This injury can be difficult to diagnose because the symptoms are similar to those of many other upper arm and shoulder problems. The diagnosis may be made based on: • Your symptoms and medical history.…
As technology advances all around the world, baseball pitchers are exposed to new ways to throw the baseball at high velocities. This is causing baseball to become a lot more competitive. Players are often playing baseball year round instead of participating in other sports. This year round throwing and arm fatigue is putting more stress on pitchers’ elbows than ever before. This is part of the reason why the number of UCL Reconstructions, commonly know as Tommy John Surgery, is on the rise and does not show any signs of stopping.…
1. Strength balance, muscular strength, and endurance deficits are some of the causative factors given for increased risk of shoulder injury/pain. Arm pain and fatigue has also been identified as a common risk factor regarding shoulder and elbow pain. Adolescent pitchers who have a reported history of shoulder pain also demonstrated significantly less relative supraspinatus and middle trapezius strength as well as an increase in internal rotation strength and a decrease in external rotation strength. 2.…
This condition usually develops in athletes who participate in sports that involve a quick change in direction, jumping, or running, such as basketball and volleyball (Larsson, Käll, & Nilsson-Helander, 2011). Although athletic trainers use therapeutic ultrasound on patellar tendinopathy, it really is not beneficial in the healing process of this type of injury. Patellar Tendinopathy Patellar tendinopathy is a condition that can be detrimental to an athlete’s career because it is an aggravating injury. Many athletes continue to have patellar tendon pain even “ten years after…
Purpose of the Research The purpose of this research study was to discover the outcome of a forearm band method while being compared to the elbow taping method as a treatment for lateral epicondylitis. Lateral epicondylitis is commonly referred to as “Tennis Elbow”. This musculoskeletal disorder causes pain and weakness at, but not limited to, the Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis. Other than performing a backhand stroke in tennis, some activities that can cause pain include turning a door knob and gardening.…
Essential Oils for Fibromyalgia Relief Aromatic oils have been in use almost a thousand years to: fight pain relieve stress, care for the skin, alleviate fatigue and invigorate the total body. Nowadays, essential oils for fibromyalgia offer a smorgasbord of natural healing options. The practice of using fragrant oils extracted from plants, roots, leaves and bark was not coined aromatherapy until the latter 1920s. Yet ancient Egypt used aromatic oils for bathing, massage, medicine and embalming deceased individuals.…
The arm is the most fascinating piece of equipment in all of sports. This is especially true in baseball, where a fairly recent epidemic of arm injuries in major leaguers, minor leaguers, and kids has hit the sport extremely hard. Eager to find the causes behind the uprising in arm injuries and a way to solve the problem, Jeff Passan went on a three year journey across the United States and abroad. His book, simply titled The Arm, compiles events from the trip and takes a look at possible causes of the surge of injuries. In addition to pitchers discussed in the book, Passan followed around two pitchers who were trying to come back from Tommy John surgery, the procedure used to replace the UCL, the ligament in the elbow which has stress put on it in the action of throwing.…
As a later learned, this tendon is called the “anterior talofibular tendon” or ATFL, and is the most commonly sprained ligament by both athletes and non-athletes. Immediately, I experienced swelling and pain with movement,…
When those tendons are misused or overused, they have a tendency to become inflamed and painful. Of course, since most people don't usually stop using their elbows, shoulders or…
Fibromyalgia has often been referred to as the invisible disease. Millions of women and men every year are diagnosed with “chronic widespread pain” but they are sometimes dismissed because there is no outward evidence that this condition even exists. This paper will discuss the definition of fibromyalgia and who is at risk of developing this condition. This paper will discuss the different symptoms and difficult diagnosis of Fibromyalgia. Even though there is no cure for this condition there are a variety of treatment plans and ways to live with this condition.…
Adult Home Care and Fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia is not a specific disease. It is a disorder featuring musculoskeletal pain with fatigue, problems sleeping, memory issues, and mood swings. There does not appear to be any reason for these pains and complications, but researchers think that fibromyalgia might actually be a change in the way the brain receives and processes pain signals. There is currently no cure for fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia pain is considered chronic and widespread.…
Joe Ferrici 3/21/15 Med Aspects Springer ACL Research In the world of sports today, there is a wide variety of pressures that athletes have to face. Athletes have to deal with the pressure of coaches, family, playing well, and getting scouted to name a few; being injured is not looked past either. Injuries during physical activity are inevitable, especially in today’s world where athletes are getting extremely more athletic and active. Social media is constantly releasing stories of these excruciating injuries athletes continue to have.…
The day before the next game I came back to practice, only to have the same, but intensified, pain during another swing. After many tests and doctor visits, I had surgery to repair two tears in the labrum in my left shoulder. The timetable of recovery from…
Golfer's Elbow With Rehab Golfer’s elbow, also called medial epicondylitis, is a condition that results from inflammation of the strong bands of tissue that attach your forearm muscles to the inside of your bone at the elbow (tendons). These tendons affect the muscles that bend the palm toward the wrist (flexion). This condition is called golfer's elbow because it is more common among people who constantly bend and twist their wrists, such as golfers. This injury usually results from overuse. Tendons also become less flexible with age.…