Elbow and Forearm Injuries & Treatments
Lateral elbow pain is synonymous with racquet sports but can also be provoked by driving (gripping the steering wheel), gardening and decorating or working at a desk for long periods. Elbow pain can be referred from the neck, thoracic spine or even the heart so should always be assessed by a clinician.
Some common injuries include:
- Tennis elbow - lateral elbow tendinopathy
- Golfers elbow- medial elbow tendinopathy
- Ligament sprain
- Bursitis
- Triceps/ Biceps tendonitis
- Arthritic conditions
- Post operative conditions
ABC Osteopathic and Sports Injury Clinic provide a comprehensive package for diagnosis and Elbow and Forearm treatment for most acute and chronic elbow injuries providing direct access to Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) where diagnosis needs to be confirmed before treatment.
ABC provides treatment services to both individuals and organisations with no need for a GP referral. Individualised treatments and courses of treatments combine:
- Manual Techniques
- Soft Tissue Release and Joint Articulation, Lymphatic Drainage
- Electrotherapy; such as Electronic Muscle Stimulation (EMS), Interferential, Pulsed Medical Ultrasound and G5
- Exercise Prescription
- Medical supports from DONJOY.
