Title | Rehabilitation concepts and supportive devices for overuse injuries of the upper extremities. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2001 |
Authors | Uhl TL, Madaleno JA |
Journal | Clin Sports Med |
Volume | 20 |
Issue | 3 |
Pagination | 621-39 |
Date Published | 2001 Jul |
ISSN | 0278-5919 |
Keywords | Arm Injuries, Athletic Injuries, Braces, Cumulative Trauma Disorders, Joint Diseases, Splints, Tendinopathy |
Abstract | Rehabilitation of overuse injuries requires the health care professional to understand normal and common pathologic mechanics of the patient's sport or physical activity. Evaluation of the total mechanics of the body, not just the local area presenting with discomfort, is important. [figure: see text] The cause of the presenting injury can be a dysfunction at a distant site. Rest and supportive devices are helpful in allowing the athlete to return to a normal activity level. A progressive reconditioning program needs to address strength and flexibility issues and endurance and eccentric exercises. |
DOI | 10.1016/s0278-5919(05)70273-8 |
Alternate Journal | Clin Sports Med |
PubMed ID | 11494845 |