Prevent golfers elbow
- Tuesday, 31 October 2006
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Beat elbow problems
WHY IT HAPPENS: Consisting of a pain on the inner side of the elbow, which can spread into the forearm, this injury (also known as medial epicondylitis, fact fans) can occur from general overuse and technique errors such as a swing plane that's too flat.
HOW TO PREVENT IT: Dumb-bell wrist curls
Kneel with your forearms flat across a bench. Hold a pair of dumb-bells with your palms facing downwards and the backs of your wrists on the edge of the bench. Keeping a tight grip and your forearms still throughout, lower the dumbbells and then curl them up as high as possible.
Do two sets of 10 repetitions, then repeat with your palms facing upwards.
Reader comments
Add your commentsNovember 09 10:34
brian ford
how many times a day should i do the dumbell routine a day? should i do it if there is still pain in my fore arms. i have not had pain in my elbows but in my inner forearms through playing golf.i would be grateful for your advice. B.F.
November 09 18:31
Michael Harris
We'd advise not to do the exercise if you are in pain as it may well cause further injury. When you are fit this routine should be performed once a day as part of your exercise routine