Targeted exercises as part of physiotherapy after an elbow dislocation are of crucial importance for successful rehabilitation. The elbow joint loses a lot of muscle strength due to immobilization after repositioning and stiffens due to lack of movement. The goal of physiotherapy is to relax the muscles and mobilize the elbow through manual therapy and … ExercisesPhysiotherapy for an elbow luxation
Exercises Depending on the stage of rehabilitation, different exercises for reconstruction of the elbow joint are possible. Some of the exercises are described below as examples. 1) Strengthening and mobility Stand upright and carry a light weight (e.g. a small water bottle) in your hand. In the starting position the upper arm is close to … Exercises | ExercisesPhysiotherapy for an elbow luxation
Classification In case of an existing elbow dislocation, doctors will classify the injury. This depends on the direction in which the dislocation is present. This results in the following classifications: posterior (back) posterolateral (ulna and radius next to the humerus) posteromedial (ulna and radius centered on the humerus) anterior (front) divergent (ulna and radius both … Classification | ExercisesPhysiotherapy for an elbow luxation
Orthosis The use of an orthosis is becoming increasingly important in the treatment of elbow dislocation. The assumption that successful therapy should be accompanied by early mobilization means that the use of a plaster cast for immobilization is becoming more and more obsolete. An orthosis in general is a medical aid which is intended to … Orthosis | ExercisesPhysiotherapy for an elbow luxation
A golfer’s elbow (also called “golfer’s arm”) is when the flexors of the hand cause pain due to overloading. This happens particularly with longer, unaccustomed strain and untrained musculature, with continuous, one-sided load with sport and in the occupation everyday life (PC work, assembly line work). In this case the pain manifests itself on the … Physiotherapy for a golfer’s elbow
Stretching exercises 1. stretching in the quadruped position Move to the quadruped position. The fingers on the affected side point towards the knee. Now increase the stretch of the hand flexors by keeping the position of the hands while slowly walking back with the upper body. The elbows should always be stretched to the maximum … Stretching exercises | Physiotherapy for a golfer’s elbow
Further therapeutic measures When treating a golfer’s elbow, there are various therapeutic measures that are presented in more detail below. These include: Exercises to strengthen the extensor muscles Massage techniques Flossing Cold and heat therapy Acupuncture Electrotherapy (TENS)/Shockwave therapy/Ultrasound applications Acupressure/trigger point treatment Since a golfer’s elbow is typically caused by overloading the flexor muscles … Further therapeutic measures | Physiotherapy for a golfer’s elbow
Operation The operation of the golfer’s elbow is usually performed on an outpatient basis under local anesthesia. In exceptional cases, the operation can also be performed under general anesthesia. The arm is first carefully disinfected. This is followed by an approximately 4-6 cm long incision (incision) above the inner bony projection of the elbow. During … Operation | Physiotherapy for a golfer’s elbow
