Epitroclealgia or golfer’s elbow

What is epitroclealgia or golfer’s elbow?

Epitroclealgia is a pathology whose prognosis for recovery is favorable.

It is very important to address it early to avoid inflammation and subsequent degeneration of the tendon, which can lead to the appearance of calcifications in the area.

Some symptoms of this injury may include:

  • Forearm pain
  • Pain during mainly bending movements
  • Pain during gripping
  • Deficit of outside mainly in flexion movement
  • Strength deficit during grip
  • Possible alteration of sensitivity and/or loss of strength to hands

What are the causes of tennis elbow?

  • Overuse
  • Direct trauma
  • Preceded by a cervical injury or an upper back injury can lead to this injury.

 

How will we treat epitrochlealgia?

Through a combination of treatment based on manual therapy, rehabilitation exercises and technology.

For this purpose, Clínica Sohail performs a global assessment beforehand, We perform a thorough and complete examination of the musculoskeletal and nervous system, and depending on the results, we assess which type of treatment is the most appropriate for the patient. In a cross-cutting manner, the readaptation team will carry out an intervention through therapeutic exercise

Depending on the degree of injury, and together with the application of technology such as ultrasound-guided percutaneous intratissue electrolysis (EPI), and Echoguided Percutaneous Percutaneous Neuromodulation, Shock waves, Imoove or Magnetic Resonance Therapy (MBST), we will work with a program of control exercises, global postural reeducation (RPG) and/or strength exercises.

The Hyperbaric Chamber can be a great ally in the recovery, thanks to the oxygenation that occurs in the tissues that is produced in the tissues, reduces the recovery times of breaks, wounds, muscle injuries and bone fractures.

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