How Can Physical Therapy Help?
Physical aims to reduce pain and improve function through:
- Manual therapy to:
- Reduce swelling
- Improve tissue healing
- Improve joint mobility
- Functional training
- Postural re-education
- Neuromuscular and motor control training
- Bracing or or taping for external support.
- Enhance recovery and ensure safe return to sport.
Tips for Home
- Apply RICE for swelling: rest, ice, compression, elevation
- Consider wearing a splint, especially at night time to improve position of elbow and forearm for less strain and healthy tissue healing.
- Lifestyle modifications to reduce aggravating activities
- Proper diet and nutrition for healthy tissue healing
