THE WONDER DOG
ARE YOU OVERUSING YOUR ELBOW? You don’t have to play tennis or golf to experience pain in your elbow. In fact, most people who suffer from tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) and golfer’s elbow (medial epicondylitis) don’t regularly engage in either sport. Anyone who repeatedly uses their elbow, wrist, or hand for their job, sport, or hobby can find themselves with an elbow injury. TENNIS ELBOW Lateral epicondylitis is a painful condition caused by overuse of the extensor muscles in your arm and forearm, particularly where tendons attach to the rounded epicondyles on the outside of the elbow. These muscles are used to grip, twist, and carry objects with your hand. Commonly, symptoms of tennis elbow develop gradually over a period of weeks or months as a result of repeated, forceful use of the lower arm. Symptoms may include the following: pain that radiates into your forearm and wrist; difficulty doing common tasks; increased pain when you use your wrist and hand to lift or grip objects; elbow stiffness; or weakness in the lower arm. GOLFER’S ELBOW Medial epicondylitis is a condition that develops when the tendons on the inside of the forearm become irritated, inflamed, and painful due to repetitive use of the hand, wrist, forearm, and elbow. The group of muscles affected by golfer’s elbow are those that function to rotate the forearm inward and bend the wrist, fingers, and thumb. A person with golfer’s elbow may experience the following symptoms: pain along the inside of the forearm with wrist, hand, or elbow movements; pain or numbness and tingling that radiates from the inside of the elbow down into the hand and fingers; tenderness to touch and swelling along the inside of the forearm; weakness in the hand and forearm; or elbow stiffness. TREATMENT Each condition affects a different group of muscles, but their treatments can be similar. After your initial evaluation, your physical therapist will work with you to create a specific plan of stretches and exercises to restore function and stability to your elbow. If you are suffering from elbow pain, call Vital Care Physical Therapy today at (623) 544-0300. We will help get you back on the road to wellness.
G rilled S kirt S teak W ith A sparagus
INGREDIENTS
• 1 pound asparagus • Salt and pepper to taste • Grated pecorino Romano cheese
• 1 1/2 pounds skirt steak • 2 tablespoons canola oil • 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper
DIRECTIONS
1. Heat grill to high. Season room-temperature steak with salt, pepper, and 1 tablespoon oil. Any oil with a high smoke point, such as canola, will work. 2. Trim bottom inch of asparagus and season with salt, pepper, and remainder of oil. 3. Cut steak into four portions and grill for 3–5 minutes per side, depending on desired doneness. Skirt steak is thin and will cook quickly. 4. Let steak rest for 10 minutes. While it’s resting, grill asparagus for 6 minutes, turning once. 5. Sprinkle cheese and crushed red pepper on asparagus. Serve alongside steak.
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