PREVENTION AND REHABILITATION OF OVERUSE INJURIES OF THE ELBOW

Rehabilitation and prevention of overuse injuries of the elbow are dif fering aspects of the same challenge. The clinician must be aware of t he priorities of rehabilitation (prevent further damage; restore motio n and strength; reestablish coordination). If the patient is made awar e of these principles, they will be more likely to progress at the bes t possible rate while maintaining proper safety. In addition to helpin g with rehabilitation from injury, knowledge that the patient gains ma y help in the prevention of future injuries.