golf elbow

golf elbow is an inflammation of the elbow’s inner side, in the area of the common tendon that bends the root of the hand.
This inflammation is accompanied by pain on the inner side of the elbow, which may also radiate towards the inner wrist.
This inflammation is common among workers who use a power grip of a tool, or an inward pull of the hand (e.g. while pulling cable carts, etc.).
The initial treatment and preventive treatment will be similar to the treatments of “tennis elbow”.

Treatment

The initial treatment is rest already in the early stages of the problem, to prevent further strain on the tendons.
Supportive care: placing ice on the spot for cooling, and anti-inflammatory creams.
External supports can be used that reduce the load on the tendon.
If necessary Drug treatment with anti-inflammatory and steroid injections.
After the acute inflammatory response passes, it is recommended to gradually activate the elbow without pain. Isometric exercises should be started, without resistance, with the palm in a neutral position.
Further, it is recommended to combine dynamic exercises with a rubber band and add tension for a few seconds when the elbow at 90 degrees, and the palm at maximum flexion position. 
If there is no development of pain the resistance and the number of repetitions can be increased.

In order to reduce the risk of developing inflammation, the following rules should be followed:

Pay attention to the use of ergonomic tools, weights, and training accessories that fit the size of the wrist and allow a neutral position of the wrist.

Be sure to perform light stretching of the tendons.

This section does not constitute advice or a recommendation to act one way or another. Before any action you take, it is important to consult a doctor or specialist in the field. We do not take responsibility for any damage that may be caused as a result of any use of this information.