Elbow

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Appointments can be arranged by telephone or email. Self-funding patients can refer themselves to physio. We do not require a referral from your doctor.

Conditions

Elbow

Common injuries of the elbow region include Tennis and Golfers elbow or epicondylitis, these are a form of Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) due to overuse of the joint. Pain and swelling may be present either on the outside or inside of the elbow joint, at the point at which the tendons of the forearm and wrist muscles attach.

Initially, treatment may consist of pain-relieving modalities to include electrotherapy and acupuncture. Once the acute pain has settled, your physiotherapist will begin to incorporate soft tissue mobilisations; specific muscle strengthening and stretching, taping and a tailored home exercise regime into your rehabilitation programme.

Other conditions:

  • Referral from the neck
  • Bursitis
  • Cubital tunnel syndrome
  • Radial tunnel syndrome
  • Distal Bicep tendon rupture
  • Olecranon Fracture
  • Monteggia fracture

Make an appointment

Appointments can be arranged by telephone or email. Self-funding patients can refer themselves to physio. We do not require a referral from your doctor.

Treatments

Process of Therapy

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Assessment

The physiotherapist will take a history and conduct a physical examination.

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Diagnosis

The findings will then be discussed with you and a diagnosis made.

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Treatment Plan

A treatment plan will be compiled taking into consideration your goals and expectations. The physiotherapist will discuss prognosis and any further investigation that they feel you may need.

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Physiotherapy

Your treatment will commence. This may include manual therapies such as mobilisation or massage, pain relief and anti-inflammatory treatment.