Injuries
Happens from repetitive throwing, which can irritate and inflame the flexor tendons
Flexor Tendinitis
Pain before or after throwing an object.Frequent numbness and tingling in the elbow, forearm and hand.
Valgus Extension Overload
These three bones make up the elbows hinge joint.
Humerus, Ulna and Radius
Injures a ligament and is the most common injury for throwers
Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injury (UCL)
Pain and tenderness on the outside of the elbow.The pain may radiate to the upper and lower part of your arm.
Tennis Elbow
This ligament is on the medial (inner) side of the elbow
The Ulnar Collateral Ligament
Muscles become fatigue and can't absorb enough of the shock
Olecranon Stress Fracture
Pain when you move your elbow.Swelling on the back of elbow.Bruising around elbow and it may travel up your arm.Also might have numbness in one or more fingers.
Stress Fracture
This ligament is on the lateral (out) side of the elbow
The Radial Collateral Ligament
Stretches repeatedly and can eventually slip out of place and cause painful snapping.This stretching and snapping leads irritation in the nerve, a condition called_______.
Ulnar Neuritis
Feel pain on inside of elbow.Might feel lose or unstable.Might feel a numb or tingling feeling in your pinky or ring finger.Decrease ability to throw an object.
Ulnar Collateral Ligament (UCL)
This ligament holds the radial head tight against the ulna
Annular Ligament
Happens overtime from the humerus and olecranon constantly twisting and forcing against each other.
Valgus Extension Overload (VEO)
Pain and tenderness usually felt on the inside of the elbow.Can also be stiff, feel numb or have a tingling sensation.
Golfer's Elbow
Helps the biceps attach to the front of the arm and helps the tricep attach to the back of the arm
Bicep tendon and tricep tendon