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Common Problems Associated with the Upper Limb
(shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand)
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| Bauerfeind Epipoint Brace |
Tennis elbow, also known as lateral epicondylitis,
affects the outside of the elbow bone called the lateral epicondyle. Golfers elbow, also known as medial
epicondylitis, affects the inside of the elbow bone called the medial epicondyle.
The primary differences between these conditions are the location
of the pain and the activity that leads to injury. However, both conditions are caused by overuse of the muscles and tendons
of the forearm, leading to inflammation and pain around the elbow joint.
A range of different activities that involve repeated hand, wrist
and forearm movements can be the cause. These include;
- Playing tennis
- Playing golf
- Using a computer mouse or keyboard
- Using vibrating equipment eg strimmers
- Using scissors or shears
- Gardening
- Manual occupations that involve repetitive twisting and lifting of
the wrist
- Playing musical instruments
The main symptom is pain and tenderness on the outside (tennis) or
the inside (golfers) of the elbow. Treatment for such conditions include the following;
- Reduce inflammation & pain
- Activity modification
- Rehabilitation
- Rest
- Specialist elbow brace which exerts highly targeted compression over
the muscles to porovide relief at the relevant muscle insertion point
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| Bauerfeind Epitrain Brace |
Through the consultation process, your Orthotist will provide advice
and/or assess for the most appropriate brace which will be tailored toward your individual requirements.
For further information or to arrange a FREE
no obligation consulation contact us.
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