Medial Elbow Tendinopathy Brief Review:

• Golfer’s elbow is caused by repetitive overuse of the wrist flexor and forearm pronator muscles.
• Plain radiographs are not needed to make an accurate diagnosis of golfer’s elbow.

Treatment:

• Includes ice, medication, prolotherapy or platelet-rich plasma injections, and strapping.
• Corticosteroid injections are not recommended because of possible ulnar nerve injury and weakening of the MCL.
• Therapeutic exercises
  • Massage
  • Stretching: The most effective stretch is performed with the elbow extended and the wrist and fingers gently pulled into full extension. The forearm can be pronated or supinated.
  • Strengthening focuses on wrist flexion and forearm pronation exercises.