Mangiarelli Rehabilitation Physical Therapy Blog
May 2022 Newsletter
Check out our May 2022 newsletter celebrating women’s health month with an article on strengthening the core after a c-section. The newsletter also covers treating pitcher’s elbow with physical therapy, therapeutic boxing for Parkinson’s disease, and managing diabetes with exercise.
Physical Therapy for Pitcher’s Elbow
Pitcher’s elbow, an injury to the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL), is caused by repetitive motion and stress on the elbow that results in pain and limits elbow range of motion and strength. Pitcher’s elbow is common among overhead throwing athletes like baseball pitchers, softball and tennis players, and javelin throwers. Physical therapy can effectively treat UCL injury, improving arm and elbow strength and range of motion and enhancing shoulder and core stability for a safe return to sport.