Definition:

An injury to a ligament of the forearm 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 forearm.

Symptoms:

• Pain in the forearm
• Loss of ROM in the forearm
• Pain with elbow, finger or wrist movements
• Swelling in the forearm

Causes:

• Trauma
• Sudden forearm twisting
• Repetitive motion

Treatment:

• ROM and stretching
• Soft tissue massage
• Hand intrinsic muscle strengthening
• Upper extremity strengthening
• Posture program