NEWSLETTER April 2019
INSIDE: Service Spotlight
When to Contact Your Physical Therapist Spring in Full Swing! As the weather begins to warm up, springtime activities will be in full swing – both literally and figuratively! It is that time of the year when being outside is at its peak level of enjoyment, with everyone happily takingadvantageofspending time outdoors.Formore informationon treating andavoidingshoulder injuries in thespring, contact Advantage PhysicalTherapy and Sports Rehabilitation today! This occurs when the muscles or tendons that surround the shoulder joint become damaged or torn. • 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 onacomputer.Tenniselbow isanoveruse injury that results in inflammation of the tendons in the forearm, making it difficult to lift your arm. While the name implies specificity to the elbow, it may be felt throughout the entire extremity.
What are some common shoulder injuries? When it comes to your upper extremities, injuries typically fall into 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 common acute and overuse injuries to be aware of whenparticipating inyourspringactivities include: • Frozen shoulder. Frozen shoulder can result from either an acute injury or an overuse injury. It occurs when the tissue in your shoulder thickens or scar tissue forms, causing your shoulder to feel as if it’sbeing “squeezed”andmaking itdifficult to move. • Rotator cuff tear. Rotator cuff tears 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 tears.
• 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 throughout the extremity, making itdifficult toextendor liftyourarm. Sports and activities that generally result in golfer’s elbow include golf, baseball, softball, bowling, and gardening. •Flexor tendinitis.This isanoveruse injury that causes swelling in the tendons that control your hand movement, making it difficult to bend your fingers and move your hand, elbow, or shoulder. Flexor tendinitis is typically associated with sports that require constant throwing, such as softball, baseball, football, or shot put.
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