Elbow Injury Prevention

Little League Elbow:

• Avoid same sort year round participation
• Maintain appropriate pitching count
• Avoid curve balls and sliders until the body is mature
• Maintain good shoulder strength and flexibility
• Take an off-season of at least one month
• Review pitching mechanics with a qualified professional
• Maintain good lower body strength and flexibility
• Ice elbow after heavy activity

Tennis Elbow:

• Maintain good strength and flexibility of shoulder and forearm
• Avoid repetitive movements with same arm and alternate arm when possible
• Ice elbow after heavy activity

Triceps Tendonitis:

• Avoid overuse activities
• Avoid forceful snapping movements of the elbow
• Maintain good strength of the triceps region

Elbow OCD:

• Avoid overuse loading of the elbow such as repeated vault in gymnastics
• Monitor for signs and symptoms and seek attention of an orthopedic surgeon if persistent pain develops