Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injuries
WHAT IS IT: Welcome to Physioflow Physical Therapy’s patient resource about Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injuries. The ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) can become stretched, frayed or torn through the stress of repetitive throwing motions. Professional pitchers have been the athletes treated most often for this problem. Javelin, football, racquet sports, ice hockey, and water polo players […]
Radial Tunnel Syndrome
WHAT IS IT: Welcome to Physioflow Physical Therapy’s patient resource about Radial tunnel syndrome. Radial tunnel syndrome happens when the radial nerve is squeezed where it passes through a tunnel near the elbow. The symptoms of radial tunnel syndrome are very similar to the symptoms of tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis). There are very few helpful […]
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
WHAT IS IT: Welcome to Physioflow Physical Therapy’s patient resource about Cubital Tunnel Syndrome. Cubital tunnel syndrome is a condition that affects the ulnar nerve where it crosses the inside edge of the elbow. The symptoms are very similar to the pain that comes from hitting your funny bone. When you hit your funny bone, […]
Distal Bicep Rupture
WHAT IS IT: Welcome to Physioflow Physical Therapy’s patient resource about Distal Biceps Rupture. A distal biceps rupture occurs when the tendon attaching the biceps muscle to the elbow is torn from the bone. This injury occurs mainly in middle-aged men during heavy work or lifting. A distal biceps rupture is rare compared to ruptures […]
GOLFERS ELBOW (MEDIAL EPICONDYLITIS)
WHAT IS IT: Welcome to Physioflow Physical Therapy’s patient resource about Golfers Elbow (Medial Epicondylitis). Medial epicondylitis is commonly known as golfer’s elbow. This does not mean that only golfers have this condition. But the golf swing is a common cause of medial epicondylitis. Many other repetitive activities can also lead to golfer’s elbow: throwing, […]
Olecranon Bursitis
WHAT IS IT: Welcome to Physioflow Physical Therapy’s patient resource about Olecranon Bursitis. Olecranon bursitis is inflammation of a small sac of fluid located on the tip of the elbow. This inflammation can cause many problems in the elbow. This article will help you understand: how olecranon bursitis develops why the condition causes problems what […]
Tennis Elbow
WHAT IS IT: Welcome to Physioflow Physical Therapy’s patient resource about Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis). Lateral epicondylitis, commonly known as tennis elbow, is not limited to tennis players. The backhand swing in tennis can strain the muscles and tendons of the elbow in a way that leads to tennis elbow. But many other types of […]
adolescent osteochondritis dissecans of the elbow
WHAT IS IT: Welcome to Physioflow Physical Therapy’s patient resource about adolescent osteochondritis dissecans of the elbow. Young gymnasts and overhand athletes, particularly baseball pitchers and racket-sport players, are prone to an odd and troubling elbow condition. The forceful and repeated actions of these sports can strain the immature surface of the outer part of […]
Adult Forearm Fractures
WHAT IS IT: Welcome to Physioflow Physical Therapy’s guide to fractures of the forearm. Forearm fractures are those that occur in the middle section (shaft) of the forearm bones. The forearm has a complex anatomy to serve its functions of supporting and positioning the hand in space and providing anchorage for muscles that serve hand […]
Adult Elbow Fractures
WHAT IS IT: Welcome to Physioflow Physical Therapy’s patient guide on elbow fractures. The elbow is a very important region of the arm. It serves as a hinge joint between the upper and lower parts of the arm and allows movements for activities like feeding and lifting. It also allows rotation of the hand and […]
