Physical Therapy Exercise Program After a Colles' Fracture
If you have fallen onto an outstretched hand (or a FOOSH injury), then you may have suffered a Colles' fracture. A Colles' fracture a break in the radius bone of the forearm, very close to the wrist joint. It typically requires surgery to reduce or set the bones. You may have a long period of immobilization in a cast or splint after the injury.
What is osteochondritis dissecans of the elbow?
Osteochondritis of the elbow is where bone and cartilage separate from other tissues in the elbow. It occurs due to a lack of blood flow and is common in young athletes in sports that involve overhead motions.
Everything You Need to Know About Tennis Elbow
Tennis elbow, also called lateral epicondylitis, is an overuse injury that causes pain and inflammation in the tendons of your forearm. Symptoms may include soreness on the outside of the elbow and weak grip strength. Anyone can get tennis elbow, but people who put repetitive stress on the elbow are at higher risk.
Scaphoid Fracture of the Wrist
A scaphoid fracture is a break in a small bone in the wrist called the scaphoid bone. It commonly occurs due to a fall on an outstretched hand. If you've fractured your scaphoid bone, you may experience pain and swelling in the wrist just below your thumb.
5 Exercises for Tennis Elbow Rehab
The first steps in treating tennis elbow are reducing inflammation and resting the irritated muscles and tendons. Ice and compression can help. Then you can begin gentle exercises to strengthen the muscles and prevent a recurrence.
