Why Does My Elbow Hurt When I Extend It? | Excel PT

What is the top sign of golfer’s elbow?

January 12th, 2021

The top sign of golfer’s elbow, or medial epicondylitis, is pain on the inside of your elbow. Often, this pain radiates into the forearm, wrist and hand. It can also be triggered by grasping objects like doorknobs or cups.  Golfer’s elbow is an injury that occurs to an elbow tendon called the medial epicondyle tendon.

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Elbow Pain When Lifting

Why do I have elbow pain when lifting heavy objects?

December 14th, 2020

This question can have many answers, and finding the right answer for you is often easier when you’re working with an experienced physical therapist.  Elbow pain is an issue that affects many Americans, and research shows that lateral elbow pain is especially common. Medical researchers report that up to 7 in every 1,000 Americans develop

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Physical Therapy Exercises for Tennis Elbow

Three physical therapy exercises for tennis elbow

November 16th, 2020

Pain on the outside of the elbow. Difficulty letting go of objects. Discomfort in your forearm, wrist and hand. If you’re dealing with these symptoms, you likely have a condition called tennis elbow.  You may also see this injury called lateral epicondylitis, and it’s a condition that develops when the tendons on the outside of

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