Definition:

An injury to a ligament of the elbow when the joint is carried through a range of motion greater than normal, but without dislocation or fracture; or an injury resulting from tensile force to muscle or tendon of the elbow.

Symptoms:

• Pain in the elbow
• Stiffness in the elbow
• Loss of ROM in the elbow

Causes:

• Forced twisting of the arm
• Fall on an outstretched hand
• Direct blow

Treatment:

• ROM and stretching exercise to elbow
• Upper extremity strengthening
• Posture program