Physical Therapy for Golfer’s Elbow (“Medial Epicondylitis”)
Medial Epicondylitis is often referred to as “golfer’s elbow”. However, you don’t need to be a golf player to develop this condition. Whether your golfer’s elbow symptoms only flare up occasionally or has become a chronic pain, physical therapy can help to reduce elbow and forearm pain and help you get back to work, sport, and your regular activities as quickly and safely as possible.
Professional’s physical therapists are experts in assessing discomfort caused by Medial Epicondylitis and creating individualized treatment plans that aim to relieve pain, improve the status of your joints, tendons, and muscles, and alleviate your symptoms for the long term.
What is Golfer’s Elbow or Medial Epicondylitis?
Medial Epicondylitis is a very common injury to the inside of the elbow tendon where the muscles attach. It is usually caused by overuse or repetitive activity which can break down and inflame the tendon. This condition is often called “golfer’s elbow” as it can occur with repeated bending, flexing, and overuse of the wrist, such as when gripping and swinging a golf club.
While playing golf can contribute to the development of Medial Epicondylitis, the injury occurs more often with trade labors that include repetitive strain, impact, and bending in the wrist. Daily overuse activities such as gripping heavy objects, exerting large amounts of pressure with your hands, or using heavy or vibrating manual tools are primary causes of golfer’s elbow. If left untreated, Medial Epicondylitis pain can become more intense and can affect your ability to perform daily tasks like using a computer, getting dressed, or lifting and carrying objects.
Do you have pain from golfer's elbow?
Our physical therapists will customize a rehabilitation plan for golfer’s elbow pain. We will work in an effective way to get you back on your feet, focused on your wellness before, during and after therapy.
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Most people with golfer’s elbow feel pain on the inside of their elbow and upper forearm, where the forearm muscles connect to the bony part of the elbow.
Other common symptoms of Medial Epicondylitis include, but are not limited to:
Pain along the inside of the forearm with wrist, hand, or elbow movements
Pain or numbness and tingling that radiates from the inside of the elbow into the hand and fingers when gripping or squeezing
Tenderness to touch and swelling along the inside of the forearm
Weakness in the hand and forearm when gripping objects
Elbow stiffness
What Can I Expect from Physical Therapy for Golfer's Elbow?
At Professional, you and your physical therapist will work together, following a unique treatment plan designed to help you heal as quickly and effectively as possible. Your PT will discuss your concerns with you and examine the physical limitations and discomfort caused by golfer’s elbow pain.
Throughout your physical therapy appointments, your PT will:
Assess your source of discomfort and pain
Discuss your diagnosis and treatment plan
Teach you exercises to help relieve symptoms
Offer guidance and support to prevent further damage
Recommend ways to make daily activities more bearable as you heal
Physical Therapy Treatments for Golfer’s Elbow
Your PT will prescribe personalized therapy treatments intended to improve range of motion, relieve discomfort, and help your body heal. Some therapeutic techniques our physical therapist may use to relieve Medial Epicondylitis, or golfer’s elbow, pain include:
We provide treatments for golfer’s elbow pain from our physical therapy clinics throughout New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire. Fill out the form above, or contact a clinic near you to speak with a Professional Physical Therapist and elbow pain treatment specialist today.
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