

OLECRANON BURSITIS, Elbow bursitis (Students elbow/Popeyes elbow) Elbow bursitis in inflammation in the olecranon bursa — the fluid-filled sac that protects and cushions your elbow joint, CAUSES:A common cause of olecranon bursitis is trauma, such as falling on the elbow or hitting the elbow on a hard surface Also during sports like football, hockey, basketball, and volleyball players. It can also occur in people who rest their elbow on a hard surface for a long period of time, including when typing on a computer keyboard, SYMPTOMS: stiffness, achy feeling, pain with movement or pressure red and swollen appearance, Swelling can develop gradually.TREATMENT:Education on your condition, Soft-tissue manipulation, Joint mobilisation. Dry needlin, The application of a suitable compression bandage.Ice or heattherapy, use of electrotherapy equipments like ultrasound , shock wave therapy, long wave therapy, tns , Stretches, Guidance on activity modification.A strategy for a gradual return to activity.Progressive strength, flexibility, posture, and scapula stability exercises. We here at physionautics aim to provide personalised treatment for your physical well being.
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