National Athletic Trainers’ Association

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How can I prevent elbow injuries?

To prevent elbow injuries, you should do range of motion exercises and stretches for the wrist... Full Answer

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What is cellulitis?

If the skin around an abrasion on your elbow is inflamed, red, and warm, you may have... Full Answer

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What is Panner’s disease?

Panner's disease is also called osteochondrotis. This is an impairment of blood supply to the... Full Answer

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What is the most frequently injured bursa in the elbow?

The olecranon bursa is the most frequently injured bursa in the elbow. It's at the point of... Full Answer

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What are ways to injure the elbow?

Falling on an outstretched hand is a common way to injure your elbow. Another common way is by... Full Answer

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What muscles bend the elbow?

You bend your elbow by using three muscles. These are the biceps, brachialis, and the... Full Answer

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Why does my elbow extend farther than most people's?

The reason your elbow extends farther than most people's is because of genetics. You have... Full Answer

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What can cause my elbow to ache after typing?

If your elbow aches after typing a lot, you could have lateral epicondylitis. This occurs when... Full Answer

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Can I run if I have broken arm?

You shouldn't run when you have a broken arm because it's important to keep the elbow... Full Answer

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Why is elbow skin loose?

It is normal for elbow skin to be loose so that movement at the elbow joint can take place.... Full Answer

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What is the wenis?

Wenis is a slang term used to describe the skin at the tip of the elbow. It is not an... Full Answer

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What are the causes of pain and numbness of hands?

Numbness in the hand and ring and pinkie fingers is known as cubital tunnel syndrome. It occurs... Full Answer

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What can cause a protruding bump over the tip of a swollen elbow?

Olecronon bursitis can cause a protruding bump over the tip of a swollen elbow. In some cases,... Full Answer

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Why doesn’t my elbow bend backward as far as it bends forward?

Your elbow doesn't bend backward as far as it does forward because the olecranon process, the... Full Answer

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What muscles should I strengthen after an elbow injury?

Five different muscles should be strengthened following an elbow injury. These are the biceps... Full Answer

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