Golf Clinic

There is nothing like a round of golf on a beautiful summer morning; the smell of freshly cut grass, birds chirping and the sun coming up over the horizon. When you are suffering a sporting injury however, your game of golf can turn into a less then joyful experience. 

Known medically as epicondylitis, Golfer’s Elbow causes pain and discomfort on the inside of the elbow joint, spreading to the forearm and wrist. Golfer’s Elbow is not limited to golfers, however. Many activities can lead to Golfer’s Elbow, including racket and throwing sports. Similar to Tennis Elbow, Golfer’s Elbow is related to excess or repetitive stress, especially forceful wrist and finger motions, damaging the muscles and tendons that control your wrist and fingers.

Symptoms can include stiffness in the elbow, a weakness in hands and wrists and numbness or tingling sensation radiating to the fingers. If left untreated, golfer’s elbow can cause persistent elbow pain. Rest is extremely important in the recovery process. Sneaking in a round of golf before you are fully healed will only prolong your recovery. But don’t fret! Golfer’s Elbow doesn’t have to keep you off the course or away from your favorite activities for too long. With rest and appropriate treatment from your physiotherapist, you will be back in the swing of things in no time.

Golfers elbow – The Facts

• Most common in men ages 20 to 49

The pain of Golfer’s Elbow can appear suddenly or gradually and may get worse when you:

• Swing a golf club or racket
• Squeeze or pitch a ball
• Shake hands
• Turn a doorknob
• Pick something up with your palm down
• Flex your wrist toward your forearm
• It is an inflammation of the tendons as they insert onto the inside of the elbow joint

Treatment interventions:

Physiotherapy can go a long way in helping you manage and recover from golfers elbow. Working with your therapist you will find ways to get back to normal activity as soon as possible, and go on to resolving the problem completely.

Physiotherapy treatment options include: 

• Local joint mobilization
• Stretching & Strengthening exercises
• Ultrasound
• Taping
• Acupuncture
• Neck mobilisation (if assessment finds a link through the nervous system)

Whether you are injured or not, we will give you the tools in the form of stretches, exercises, training advice, footwear recommendations to preventinjury and to realise your performance goals.

To book a consultation please contact us.