Definition:

An injury to the ulnohumeral ligament 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 the ligament.

Symptoms:

• Pain in the elbow
• Loss of ROM in the elbow
• Swelling in the elbow
• Point tender to medial elbow

Causes:

• Direct trauma to elbow
• Repetitive elbow or wrist movements
• Sharp twist to elbow
• Degeneration

Treatment:

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