Supports for an overstretched elbow
Suffering from an overstretched elbow? If so, then take a look at our assortment of elbow products that will help you with this disorder. Tested and selected by our medical team. Pefer additional information? Feel free to read on, we're more than happy to help you.
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Severe pain occurs when overstretching the elbow. Depending on the severe of the injury, swilling can also occur and there is a clear palpable/audible pop. The pain will gradually decrease, but stretching the elbow can remain painful for a long time and unexpected movements may cause pain. This are symptoms of instability at the elbow.
Causes elbow overstretching
An elbow overstretch is especially common among goalkeepers in ball sports and judokas. Stopping a ball in a stretched elbow position may cause this problem. For judokas, this is usually occurs in an arm cramp. In addition to these sports, it also happens reguraly due to a fall with an outstretched hand and with an elbow outstretched. In the serious cases this is accompanied by an elbow that comes out of the bowl.
Treatment overstretched elbow
Immediately after the overstretching, cooling and rest are recommended. The pain will gradually decrease. Exercises can be done to improve the mobility and to strengthen teh staibility and muscles around the elbow. After the overstretching, the elbow covers and straps are partially damaged and it is less stable then before. To prevent further injury and to recover from the elbow overstretching a support is recommended. At Podobrace we have the Bauerfeind Sport Elbow Support (sports elbow support) and the Push Med Elbow Support.
