Elbow
Tennis elbow
Overuse of the muscles that move the wrist can result in a condition called tennis elbow. Tennis elbow is an over use injury in which pain normally comes on gradually following an increase or change in activity. The pain is normally on the outside of the elbow and may be associated with neck and upper back problems.
Tennis elbow is not just restricted to tennis players and the medical term for this condition is lateral epicondylalgia.
Treatment for tennis elbow is most often successful, with an important part of treatment being rest from aggravating activities. Most people respond to a variety of approaches. If you suspect that you are suffering from tennis elbow, contact our team today and we would be more than happy to assess you.
Golfer’s elbow
You don’t have to be a golfer to suffer from ‘golfer’s elbow’! The pain is centred on the inside of the elbow. Gripping movements increase the pain. Overuse or repetitive movements are often the cause of the problem.
One of the main causes of pain in the elbow is tendinopathy. This is a condition in which the tendons become irritated for a variety of reasons, and the action of pulling the muscle becomes painful. Tendinopathy of the elbow is a sports injury that often occurs when playing tennis or golf. You may also get tendinopathy from overuse of the elbow.
Lesley Lowe leads the Sports Physio Clinic. She has worked with multiple sports clubs over the years including rugby, football, hurling and hockey clubs and she has worked at the Dublin city Marathon.
Common Sports Injuries
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Hip & Groin
Groin pain resulting from a sports injury is a common condition. Pain can come on suddenly with a kick, or more gradually. Correct diagnosis and management is vital to ensure speedy return to play.
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Knee
There are a number of knee injuries that can occur. From joint pain to ligament damage and cartilage injuries. A movement screening or Biomechanical assessment is needed to assess and develop a treatment plan.
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Ankle
An ankle sprain is a very common injury that can often result from a movement where the foot is forcibly turned in. Weakness in the structures on the outside of the ankle, usually following an ankle sprain, can result in ankle instability.
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Achilles
The Achilles tendon is the large tendon that stretches from your heel bone to your calf muscles and it allows you to point your toes to the floor. It is a commonly injured tendon and physiotherapy is an important part of rehabilitation.
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Shoulder
The shoulder is a very mobile joint with a great range of movement in different directions. What it gains in mobility it loses in stability and it is a commonly injured. There are a number of ways you can damage or injure your shoulder from Frozen shoulders to Dislocation to Rotator cuff damage.
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Elbow
Treatment for elbow injuries are most often successful, with an important part of treatment being rest from aggravating activities. Most people respond to a variety of approaches. If you are suffering from elbow pain, contact our team today.
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