Elbow injury
1 November 2006 - 10:51pm
Anyone know how to tape to support medial epicondylitis (tennis elbow)? Anyone out there had elbow injuries - any tips on recovery, stretches, etc and how to avoid them in the first place.
2 November 2006 - 11:29am
#2
the book 'one move too many' which can be ordered through any Petzl seller has great info on stretching, prevention, straping and rehab.
i have lent my copy out to an injured friend but will let you know some more when I get it back.
The exercises in this (along with massage and ice and a really good chiropractor) have helped me to get over and prevent the reoccurence of a shoulder injury i had. I totally recommend it.
It is written by climbers so really specific to the injuries we get.
2 November 2006 - 9:03pm
#3
though not specific to elbows, my most recent shoulder injury (grade 2 separation) made really good progress with twice daily icing for 15 minutes. this was months after the separation, so i was sceptical, but it really made a big difference and fast too.
rest and ice beat strapping. in the long term anyway :wink:
3 November 2006 - 8:55am
#4
ONE MOVE TOO MANY Has too much info to put on here(3 pages on different elbow overuse conditions-THERE ARE 2 COMMON KINDS OF ELBOW INJURY EACH WITH DIFFERENT TAPING-, 2 pages on taping, and a general rehab chapter.)
Do not use when painful!-Rest, Ice 5-10 mins, massage,(to speed recovery) build up with exercises and stretches and in time return to climbing GENTLY!
I've got it at the moment. On the inside of my elbow although I think you can get it on the outside. Rest is the main cure but here are some links you might find interesting
[url]http://www.nicros.com/New Training Center/medial_epicondylitis.shtml[/url]
[url]http://www.nicros.com/New Training Center/elbow_training.shtml[/url]
The first link briefly mentions taping and strapping
Let me know if you find any more info.