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Review
. 2020 Jul;39(3):687-715.
doi: 10.1016/j.csm.2020.02.010. Epub 2020 Apr 16.

Rehabilitation of Elbow Injuries: Nonoperative and Operative

Kevin E Wilk  1 , Christopher A Arrigo  2
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Rehabilitation of Elbow Injuries: Nonoperative and Operative

Kevin E Wilk et al. Clin Sports Med. 2020 Jul.

Abstract

Athletes are subject to traumatic and repetitive stress injuries at the elbow joint as a result of high levels of forces imparted across the elbow. Injuries can be acute to the point of tissue failure, or chronic as a result of repetitive overuse. Complete restoration of elbow function must be achieved to allow the athlete to return to their prior level of function. Systematic and progressive rehabilitation programs can help avoid overstressing healing tissues. Treatment programs are designed to restore full motion, muscular strength, endurance, and neuromuscular control. Multiphased rehabilitation programs are designed to restore function in the athlete's elbow.

Keywords: Elbow; Overhead athlete; Rehabilitation; Ulnar collateral ligament.

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Conflict of interest statement

Disclosure Dr K.E. Wilk or an immediate family member serves as a paid consultant to LiteCure Medical; serves as an unpaid consultant to AlterG; and has received nonincome support (such as equipment or services, commercially derived honoraria, or other non–research-related funding) from Educational Grants from Bauerfeind, Performance Health, Joint Active Systems, and ERMI. Neither Mr C.A. Arrigo nor any immediate family member has received anything of value from or has stock or stock options held in a commercial company or institution related directly or indirectly to the subject of this article.

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