Are you struggling with a bad case of golfers’ elbow, but you never play golf? Is the pain limiting basic activities you do around your home or at work? At Terry Physical Therapy, our physical therapists will assess your pain and limitations to provide you with solutions that work!
Whether you play golf or not, you can resolve your pain and get back to doing what you love with a proactive program. This is especially true with a tendon injury like with golfers’ elbow (i.e., medial epicondylitis).
Golfers’ elbow can affect simple activities of daily living like carrying objects, opening a door or jar, and shaking someone’s hand. Fortunately, at Terry Physical Therapy, our team of physical therapists will identify all the factors contributing to your pain and each limitation until you are back to doing what you have been avoiding.
Taking care of minor issues sooner than later leads to a faster recovery. Request an appointment today with one of our highly trained specialists and let us help you with proven techniques!
What Is Golfers’ Elbow, And What Causes It?
In the medical community, golfers’ elbow, also known as medial epicondylitis, is typically caused by an overuse and/or overload injury to the tendons that attach to the elbow’s inner (medial) aspect. This overload often leads to degenerative tearing of the tendons, pain, and sometimes inflammation.
Typically this condition does not occur on one specific swing in golf. Often, repeated microtraumas over the course of days to weeks will lead to the development of pain. Eventually, these repeated microtraumas lead to structural breakdown of the tissue and dysfunction of the elbow/arm. As the condition progresses, there is often persistent pain on the inner aspect of the elbow, even with basic daily activities.
It is also possible for medial epicondylitis to start due to a traumatic event. This can happen when the club strikes the ground, roots, or digs into the sand. These types of strikes can cause a sudden slowing/stop of the club resulting in sudden overloading of the tendons at the elbow.
Regardless of the mechanism of injury, our physical therapists will get to the root of the problem. At Terry Physical Therapy, our team will help you resolve any golf-related injury so you can get back out on the course!
How Physical Therapy Can Help
Too often, golfers wait too long to address an issue when it is small or use strategies that simply don’t help the condition and may unintentionally inhibit the recovery process. For example, resting a tendon is not the most effective strategy and may delay healing.
Tendons are designed to withstand large forces, and resting them can actually weaken them further and may even make you more susceptible to re-injury. This is where a physical therapist can help! In addition, we understand proper swing mechanics and the importance of looking at the entire body to ensure you address all factors contributing to your condition.
Our physical therapists can teach you how to safely use and strengthen your tendon to keep it healthy and strong while it heals. In addition, we will help ensure the rest of your body is mobile and strong so you can swing with confidence.
What To Expect In Physical Therapy
At Terry Physical Therapy, we will conduct a thorough evaluation that includes learning how long you have dealt with your injury (i.e., traumatic vs. overuse/chronic). This will help us identify the extent of the injury and help us design a program that is tailored to meet your individual needs.
Initially, our team will use modalities and manual therapy techniques to provide pain relief. The focus, in the beginning, is to restore mobility and increase blood flow to assist the healing process. An active rehabilitation program that gradually loads the tendon to regain its strength and function fully is necessary as the condition improves.
Our team will build strength by progressively “loading” the tissue in the injured area. Loading is a term used to describe the cumulative amount of exercise over a given period. At Terry Physical Therapy, we will progress your loading with the addition of repetitions, sets, resistance, duration, and/or speed. Any combination of progressions will help the golfer tolerate the forces required to swing the club repeatedly.
The goal of tendon rehabilitation is to gradually progress the exercises to challenge the tendon without irritating it further. We will educate you on modifying your technique and improving your form golfing and any other activity that may provoke your condition.
Request An Appointment At Terry Physical Therapy Today!
No matter what type of pain or injury you may be dealing with, our team of physical therapists has proven success and can help you resolve your problem once and for all!
Call today to schedule an appointment with one of our specialists!
This Crock Pot Irish Stew is a hearty, comforting classic that’s perfect for celebrating St. Patrick’s Day. Slow-cooked and full of rich flavor, it’s an easy, cozy meal to enjoy with family and friends. 🍀
Feel Better by Eating Better!
Best St. Patrick’s Day Crock Pot Irish Stew
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cubed
- 2 large potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 cups diced carrots
- 1 envelope onion soup mix
- 2 (10¾ oz) cans tomato soup
- 1 soup can water
- 16 oz frozen peas
- salt and pepper, to taste
- parsley, for garnish
- Combine beef, potatoes, carrots, soup mix, tomato soup, can of water, salt and pepper in Crock Pot.
- Cook on LOW 8 hours.
- Add frozen peas and ¼ cup water.
- Cook on LOW 1 additional hour.
- Garnish with parsley.
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Exercise of the Month
TOWEL PULL
Sit or stand tall and place a rolled towel behind your head, holding each end with your hands in front of you. Gently pull the towel forward and downward to support your head as you slowly extend your neck backward, looking up toward the ceiling. Use the towel for support—not force. Return to the starting position.
3 Sets, 10 Reps. (Materials needed: towel)
You Deserve to Feel Your Best!
Ready to continue your progress? Schedule your next appointment with Terry Physical Therapy today, and let’s get you back to feeling your best! Whether you’re recovering from an injury or maintaining your wellness, we’re here to support you every step of the way.
5 Health Benefits of Spring Cleaning!
1. Allergy Symptom Reduction. A thorough cleaning can greatly reduce the amount of dust in your home, which is helpful considering dust mite allergies are the number one cause of bronchial asthma in the world. About 2.3 million Americans have been diagnosed with asthma. A 2014 study found that cleaning and decluttering your home can help you avoid allergy symptoms and make you feel healthier.
2. Cleanliness Produces Happiness. Maybe you don’t enjoy the process of cleaning, but the end result will leave you smiling. A 2010 study found that having a clean home can improve your mood and reduce your risk of depression. Studies also show that doing housework for 20 minutes can reduce stress and anxiety by up to 20 percent.
3. Better Heart Health. If you’re looking for an easy way to support your heart health, just 30 minutes per day of light exercise (including low-intensity physical activities like household chores, vacuuming, mopping, and scrubbing floors) can decrease your risk of heart disease by 24 percent.
4. Declutter and Do a Good Deed by Donating. An essential part of a successful spring cleaning is getting rid of old items that are no longer used or worn. Apply the rule of thumb that if you haven’t made use of something in a year, it’s time for it to go. Fill bags and boxes of things, then donate them to a local charity so they can still be beneficial to someone else. Giving to others is an act that is associated with greater self-esteem, lower stress levels, and overall happiness.
5. Get a Better Night’s Sleep. Do you have trouble sleeping at night? In a recent poll, it was found that people who make their beds are 19 percent more likely to sleep well on a regular basis. Clean sheets with a fresh scent impacted 75 percent of those individuals polled. See what a difference spring cleaning can make by cleaning the clutter from your room and sleeping on some fresh sheets.
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