title: Rehabilitation of the elbow in the throwing athlete.
abstract: Rehabilitation following an injury to the elbow joint complex is common in physical therapy practice. The unique anatomical considerations of the elbow joint provide a significant challenge to the therapist in rehabilitating elbow injuries. The purpose of this paper is to describe the rehabilitation process for various elbow pathologies and provide a rationale for their treatment. The rehabilitation process for the injured elbow presented in this paper will emphasize phases that are progressive, sequential, and based on clinical and scientific research.
authors.affiliation: HealthSouth Rehabilitation Corporation, Birmingham, AL 35205.
authors.forename: K E
authors.initials: KE
authors.lastname: Wilk
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Arrigo
authors.forename: J R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Andrews
mesh_terms: D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000534:rehabilitation* / Q000601:surgery; D003286:Contracture / Q000209:etiology; D004551:Elbow Joint / Q000601:surgery; D005081:Exercise Therapy; D006801:Humans; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D014464:Ultrasonic Therapy; D000092464:Elbow Injuries