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Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
Elbow pain
Elbow pain
Elbow pain is one of many conditions routinely treated by the Manchester Physio physiotherapists in Sale.
What causes elbow pain?
There can be many causes for elbow pain including:
- Lateral epicondylitis (‘tennis elbow’)
- Medial epicondylitis (‘golfers elbow’)
- Olecranon bursitis
- Tendonitis
- Cubital tunnel syndrome
- Radial tunnel syndrome
- Elbow fractures
What to expect when you come to Manchester Physio?
Subjective assessment
This entails your physiotherapist taking a thorough history of your complaint, asking questions concerning:
- The onset and cause of the pain
- Location, type and behaviour of the pain
- Current medication
- Past medical history
- Leisure and work activities
Objective assessment
The objective assessment is a physical examination which looks at:
- Passive and active range of movement of the elbow
- Muscle strength
- Palpation
- Reflexes
- Sensation
- Shoulder and radio-ulnar joints may also be assessed
- Special tests
Your physiotherapist will then diagnose your problem from the assessment findings. If physiotherapy treatment is favourable for your problem then treatment will commence immediately.
Treatment
Treatment will obviously vary depending on your problem, but may include:
Stretching
Strengthening
Joint mobilisation
Anti-inflammatory medication
Electrotherapy
Ice and heat therapy
Rest
To arrange an appointment or if you want to find out more information please call 0161 883 0077
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