How To Prevent Elbow Injuries
Trauma is probably the number one cause of elbow pain. It is usually not considered by doctors because mild cases respond very well to home measures. However, you can also have fractures in your elbows that typically involve more than one bone and can be very difficult to fix. How can you reduce the chances of getting one of these injuries?
Here’s a list of recommendations:
- Keep your balance: The usual cause of elbow trauma is falling from your own height. It happens very frequently to small children and older adults. Small children are prone to trauma because they are always on the move, and some of them still have balance problems. In seniors, muscle wasting and frailty affect their capacity to move around. They also have brain changes that reduce their balance capacity. In this case, walking sticks and canes can be of great help in maintaining your balance. They might seem too much at first, but they come in handy at the exact moment you need them. We also recommend lifting the stairs using the handrail and being careful with slippery and uneven surfaces. In children, try to exercise caution as much as possible. The following recommendation in this article will be beneficial in this case.
- Protect your joints: Protective wear is an excellent idea for children and people who play contact sports. Use them in ice skating, skiing, and other activities that challenge your balance. Elbow pads can make a difference and protect you and your children from fractures or joint dislocation.