The ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) is a critical stabilizer of the elbow joint, particularly important for athletes involved in overhead throwing sports like baseball. A UCL injury, often referred to as "pitcher's elbow," can lead to pain, instability, and decreased performance. This guide will explore UCL injuries, their causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and the role of physical therapy in the recovery process.
Golfer's elbow, medically known as medial epicondylitis, is a condition characterized by pain and inflammation on the inner side of the elbow. Despite its name, it's not limited to golfers; it can affect anyone who performs repetitive wrist and forearm movements. This guide will provide insights into golfer's elbow, including its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and the role of physical therapy in its treatment.
Lateral epicondylitis, commonly known as tennis elbow, is a painful condition that occurs when the tendons in the elbow are overloaded, usually due to repetitive motions of the wrist and arm. Despite its name, the condition is not limited to tennis players and can affect anyone who performs activities that involve repetitive use of the forearm muscles. In this guide, we'll explore lateral epicondylitis, including its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and the role of physical therapy in managing this condition effectively.
It’s game day! What is the first thing that you need to prioritize to make sure that you’re going to perform at your absolute best come game time? The first thing you need to make sure happens is that you are able to get as close to if not more than 8 hours of sleep.
This is a question I get almost every day; “When can I get back to playing golf?” or “When can I get back on my surfboard?”. These are tough questions to answer on your own especially if your favorite recreational activity is the reason why you’re at physical therapy right now.
Top Four Exercises to Test your Running Readiness: Single Leg Balance: Stand on one leg, other knee flexed up to 90 degrees or hip level, hold position without falling over or using support from hands or foot for at least 30 seconds.
Running is a fantastic physical activity that cultivates a myriad of health benefits that include improvements in cardiovascular-respiratory health, musculoskeletal health and bone mineral density, cognitive health, stress reduction and general sense of well being.
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