Filed Under (Elbow Pain, Exercise Rehabilitation, Fitness Education, Shoulder Injury, Shoulder Pain) by Rick Kaselj on 27-08-2010
Exercise Rehabilitation of the Elbow & Wrist
DESCRIPTION:
The elbow and wrist are common site of repetitive injury and trauma. With the increase in computer use there has been an increase in carpal tunnel syndrome. As people increase their activity with racquet sports, golf and strength training there has been greater reporting of tennis and golfer’s elbow. In this practical and hands on course you will learn the key anatomy, assessment and exercise rehabilitation programs for tennis elbow, golfers elbow, carpal tunnel syndrome and wrist fusion.
OBJECTIVES:
- The key structures involved in elbow and wrist
- Assessing the elbow and wrist to determine exercise readiness and progressions
- The four most common elbow and wrist injuries – tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow, carpal tunnel syndrome and wrist fusion
- Rehabilitation exercises and contraindications for the four most common elbow and wrist injuries will be discussed, demonstrated and practiced
