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Treating Upper Extremity Injuries in the YOUNG ATHLETE
Is your child athletic? Perhaps you have a daughter who loves tennis or a son who can’t get enough of baseball. These sports require repetitive throwing and swinging motions that can lead to upper extremity injuries with time. Such injuries are common in athletes, and they can affect the hand, arm, elbow, or shoulder. Fortunately, at The Training Room, we can provide the necessary treatments to ensure a safe, easy, and efficient recovery, making sure your child will be able to get back to the sport he or she loves as soon as possible. What are 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 the most 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 and activities that generally result in golfer’s elbow include golf, baseball, softball, bowling, and gardening. • Flexor tendinitis. This is an overuse injury that causes swelling in the tendons that control your hand movement, making it difficult to bend your fingers and move your hand or
elbow. Flexor tendinitis is typically associated with sports that require constant throwing, such as softball, baseball, football, or shot put. • Rotator cuff injuries. Rotator cuff injuries can occur from either acute or overuse causes, as well. For example, falling on an outstretched arm, sustaining a blow to the shoulder, or partaking in repetitive overhead motions (such as those in swimming, softball, baseball, tennis, or football) can all result in rotator cuff injuries. This occurs when the muscles or tendons that surround the shoulder joint become damaged or torn. Call us today to learn more about how we can help heal your injury and get you back to a pain-free, active life!
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