Elbow Loose body

Definition:
Fragments of cartiladge or bone within the elbow. They usually result from previous trauma not always symptomatic.
Purchase 3 Phases

Symptoms
  • Pain in the elbow
  • Locking in the elbow
  • Loss of ROM in the elbow
  • Unable to fully straighten or bend elbow
Causes
  • Repetitive overhead throwing
  • Arthritis
  • Osteochondritis dissecans
  • Elbow fracture
Treatment
  • ROM and stretching exercises
  • Upper extremity strengthening exercises
  • Posture program
Elbow Loose body Phase I

Purchase Phase

  • Passive Elbow Extension
  • Elbow Flexion Stretch
  • Elbow Supination Stretch
  • Full Anterior Stretch
  • Overhead Warrior
  • Putty Gripping

Elbow Loose body Phase II

Purchase Phase

  • Wrist Curls
  • Wrist Pronation Supination
  • Wrist Roll Ups Downs
  • Curl Press
  • Ulnar Radial Deviation

Elbow Loose body Phase III

Purchase Phase

  • Ulnar Radial Deviation
  • Rice Wrist Flexion And Extension
  • Wrist Curls
  • Rice Wrist Pronation Supination
  • Eccentric Wrist Flexion
  • Eccentric Wrist Extension
  • Rice Hand Opening Closing
  • Bicep Curls
  • Bicep Eccentrics
  • Ulnar Radial Deviation
  • Rice Wrist Flexion And Extension
  • Wrist Curls
  • Rice Wrist Pronation Supination
  • Eccentric Wrist Flexion
  • Eccentric Wrist Extension
  • Rice Hand Opening Closing
  • Bicep Curls
  • Bicep Eccentrics