What we treat Elbow
Elbow Instability
Elbow instability is a condition where the elbow joint feels loose or catches during movement, often resulting from ligament injuries or chronic overuse. It can significantly impact your ability to perform daily tasks and sports activities, requiring a specialized approach to restore joint integrity and function.
Common Symptoms of Elbow Instability
Sudden, sharp discomfort when throwing, lifting, or placing weight on the arm.
A noticeable clicking or 'catching' feeling during rotation or full extension of the elbow.
A persistent feeling that the elbow is 'giving out' or moving out of its normal track.
Pressure on the ulnar nerve causing 'pins and needles' sensations in the ring and pinky fingers.
Precision Diagnosis for Lasting Stability
We begin with a detailed assessment of your movement patterns, identifying subtle imbalances in the kinetic chain that contribute to joint vulnerability.
Guided manual stress tests evaluate the integrity of the ligaments, including the UCL, providing clarity on the severity of the instability.
We measure the speed and efficiency of the muscles surrounding the elbow to determine how effectively they protect the joint during dynamic load.
RESTORATION METHODS
Our Treatment Approach
Recovery from elbow instability requires a precise, multi-phased approach. We focus on active stabilization to strengthen the muscular support system, neuromuscular re-education to restore proper joint tracking, and targeted manual therapy to alleviate tissue restrictions that hinder optimal movement.
Starting Exercises
Safe, beginner-friendly movements designed to wake up the stabilizing muscles and protect the elbow joint without inducing strain.
Activate forearm muscles by engaging them against resistance without moving the joint, significantly reducing pain.
Gentle wrist flexion exercises that strengthen the common flexor tendon, providing secondary stability to the medial elbow.
Controlled forearm rotation exercises to engage the pronator teres, creating an 'active ligament' effect for the joint.
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