Elbow Hyperextension Injury

What is an elbow hyperextension injury? An elbow hyperextension injury occurs when the elbow is bent back the wrong way. This type of injury will occur more frequently in contact sports such as Rugby Football or certain martial arts e.g. Ju-Jitsu. The elbow is forced to bend the wrong way or hyperextend causing damage to the ligaments and structures of the elbow. What can the athlete do? Immediate treatment involves application of cold therapy and compression. Rest until symptoms resolve. Wear a support or heat retainer. Apply strapping to prevent the elbow from hyper extending (bending backwards) whilst healing. What can a sports injury therapist do? Advise on rehabilitation. Use ultrasound to help reduce pain and swelling. Apply taping to give the elbow support and prevent hyperextension.   The information contained on this site is purely a source of information and can at no time replace the expert eye of a qualified professional. We recommend seeking professional advice before embarking on any form of self treatment. Neither the content or nor any other service provided through mybesttennis.com is intended to be relied on for medical diagnosis or treatment. Never delay in seeking professional advice because of something seen on mybesttennis.com.