Elbow pain when squatting
Squatting is a great exercise for building strength and power, but it can also put stress on the elbows, especially if you are using a ‘low-bar’ position where the barbell is sitting on the shelf of the rear deltoid muscles. If you are experiencing elbow pain when squatting, here are a few things you can […]
Upper limb pain in the lifter: A physiotherapy perspective
Upper limb pain is a common problem among lifters of all levels of experience. It can occur in any of the joints of the upper limb, including the shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand. There are a number of factors that can contribute to upper limb pain in lifters, including: Common upper limb injuries in lifters […]
Golfer’s Elbow & How We Treat It
Golfer’s elbow, also known as medial epicondylitis, is an overuse injury of the tendons that attach to the medial epicondyle of the humerus (the bony bump on the inside of the elbow). These tendons are responsible for flexing the wrist and pronating the forearm or turning your palm down. Golfer’s elbow is most commonly caused […]
