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Preventing Elbow Injuries: Tips and Exercises to Keep Your Elbows Healthy and Strong

December 6, 2024

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Elbow injuries are some of the most common sports injuries in athletes. Repetitive motions, high impact, and stress on the joint during various sports activities increase one’s risk. Most athletes rely on their arms for their sport, and the elbows are critical in executing precise movements. However, elbow injuries can happen to anyone. You can

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First Aid for Elbow Injuries: What to Do Immediately After an Accident

January 12, 2024

Elbow injuries are common in everyday life, especially for those who play sports or do manual labor. Falls, collisions, or sudden impacts can cause elbow injuries. Knowing how to provide first aid for elbow injuries is critical in helping the injured person recover and avoid further complications. Here are some essential first-aid tips for everyone

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Braces and Supports for Elbow Injuries: Choosing the Right Options

December 8, 2023

women with elbow pain due to injury

We take our elbows for granted – that is, until this hinged joint between the upper and lower arm does not work as it should and worse, hurts. If you have an elbow injury from repetitive motion, a fall or the wear and tear of osteoarthritis, a brace or support can help your elbow feel

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Physical Therapy for Elbow Injuries: Exercises to Restore Strength and Mobility

November 3, 2023

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The human elbow is a complex hinge joint. It’s a pivotal component of the upper extremity, enabling you to perform many of the tasks in your daily life. However, these crucial joints are susceptible to injury and could hinder your ability to perform your routine activities. This is where physical therapy steps in. Physical therapy

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5 Ways to Treat Elbow Injuries

December 2, 2022

Shot of a sporty young man holding his elbow in pain while playing tennis on a tennis court

The elbow joint is a hinge joint responsible for several important tasks, such as rotating your forearm, moving your hand toward and away from the body, and bending and straightening the elbow. Injuries to the elbow are common among baseball pitchers, golfers, boxers, and tennis players but can also happen to anyone performing activities that

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