By Mary Pezzella, PT, DPT If your hands ache after a long practice session, the cause might be higher up than you’d expect. The muscles that move your fingers actually live in your forearms. That’s why a sore wrist so often comes with an achy forearm, and why a “hand problem” isn’t always just in...
You might have noticed that your neighbor, aunt, or even dentist is getting into the pickleball craze. This dynamic paddle sport, combining elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis, has surged in popularity recently. Played on a smaller court, pickleball is accessible and enjoyable for all ages and skill levels. Its simple rules, social nature,...
By: Erica Tran, PT, DPT, OCS If you’ve ever tried stretching or foam rolling only to still feel stiff, limited, or “stuck,” there’s a reason. While those tools can be helpful, they often miss a key piece of the puzzle: the joint capsule. That’s where banded joint mobilizations come in. Using a thick resistance band...
Lateral elbow pain (aka lateral epicondylalgia, aka tennis elbow) is a very common condition experienced by rock climbers. The most common cause of lateral elbow pain is chronic degeneration of the tendons that attach at the lateral epicondyle of the elbow. These structures become painful with the repetitive stress of climbing, particularly with crimping, pinching,...
Make sure you’re incorporating shoulder strengthening into your elbow rehabilitation! The elbow is one of the most common sites for pain in rock climbers. Lateral elbow pain (tennis elbow) is a limiting condition causing pain with repetitive movements including crimping or pinching while rock climbing. This condition was previously thought to occur secondary to inflammation...
Lateral Elbow Pain and Lateral Epicondylalgia Lateral epicondylalgia, also known as tennis elbow, is an overuse injury involving the common origin tendon of the wrist and finger extensors. Patients with this condition often report pain in the lateral elbow exacerbated by gripping, lifting, or manipu- lating objects with their hands. Previously thought to be a...
Elbow pain on the outside of the elbow is most common in individuals’ aged 30-50 y.o. and effects 1-3% of the general population (Shiri et al. 2006). Risk factors for this condition include blue collar workers utilizing repetitive gripping and manipulation in the work place, smokers, and tennis athletes. This condition has previously been described...
A lot of clients I work with in our Boulder Physical Therapy practice report wrist pain in their handstands. While there can be multiple contributors to wrist pain, including a loss of upper body mobility or strength, one of the most common issues I see is lack of overhead shoulder mobility. When the arm is...
Written by Dr. Lucas Glomb Little League Elbow, a common overuse injury among young baseball players, occurs when repetitive throwing motions place excessive stress on the growth plate of the elbow. This condition, also known as medial epicondylitis, can lead to pain, weakness, and decreased range of motion in the affected arm, therefore limiting an...
By: Dr. Lucas Glomb, PT, DPT, OCS When the baseball season ends, many athletes shift their focus away from structured training. But the offseason is exactly when smart, focused work can make the biggest difference — especially when it comes to shoulder and elbow health. The difference between in-season and off-season programming is substantial. During...
