Prevention
Take these steps to reduce your risk of getting golfer's elbow:
- Keep your arm muscles strong so they can absorb the energy of sudden physical stress.
- After a short warm-up period, stretch your arm muscles before physical activity.
- Learn the proper technique for activities that require forearm motion.
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If you play golf, ask a golf specialist to check your:
- Swing technique
- Grip
- Model of golf clubs
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If you play tennis, ask a tennis specialist to check your:
- Technique for hitting a forehand
- Racket size and tension of racket strings
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