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Recovering From COVID-19? GET BACK TO ENJOYING THE LIFE YOU LOVE Treating & Preventing Throwing Injuries This Summer
Did quarantine cause you to lose the amount of physical activity you had before the stay-at-home orders were put in place? The sedentary lifestyle that many people have experienced since being quarantined to their homes can actually lead to more aches, pains, and discomfort than onemay think. Your body, quite simply, was made to move! Fortunately, with the warmweather coming in full swing, it is a great time to get outdoors and play some spring sports. As always, if you find yourself in pain from a throwing injury this summer or you’d like to discuss ways you can stay active,
don’t hesitate to contact Pittman Physical Therapy. Common causes of throwing/upper extremity injuries Upper extremity injuries typically fall under one of two categories: acute or overuse. Acute injuries are caused by a single specific incident, such as a strain or tear. Overuse injuries are caused by excessive repetitive movements over time. Some of themost common types of upper extremity injuries include: Tennis elbow. While this term is colloquially referred to as “tennis elbow,” it can also
be caused by other sports and activities, including softball, baseball, raking leaves, and even excessive typing on a computer. Tennis elbow is an overuse injury that results in inflammation of the tendons in the forearm, making it difficult to lift your arm. Golfer’s elbow. This is another colloquial term, used to describe an overuse injury causing muscle inflammation inside the elbow. It is also sometimes referred to as “Little Leaguer’s Elbow.” This injury runs from the bony point of your elbow and can stretch down your forearm, making it difficult to extend or lift your arm. Sports
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