Arm & Elbow Injuries

The elbow is a strong and stable joint, which consists of 3 articulations: the proximal radioulnar joint, the humeroradial, and the humeroulnar joint. This allows the elbow joint to be stable and to have a wide range of movement, in multiple planes. The elbow is supported by the muscles of the forearm and upper arm. The most common injuries of the elbow / arm are tendinopathies, muscle strains and ligament sprains. These injuries are often due to repetitive overloading activities, without adequate arm strength. These sort of injuries are often minor and can be managed using the principles of POLICE under the guidance of a physiotherapist. Occasionally more severe trauma can occur in the form of fractures or complete tendon ruptures. If you experience a trauma, have a visible deformity and/or limited joint range of motion please seek an urgent medical review. The best available evidence shows that progressively loading (strengthening) the muscles that surround the elbow using the principles of POLICE under the guidance of a Physiotherapist is advantageous in the management of non-traumatic injuries.