FOREARM
INJURIES
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I have calculated that there are 5 possible injuries in this area that are commonly seen in athletes.
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Please see my injury suggestions below and visit our Self-Help Shop to see how I can help you feel better from home!
-EVE
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forearm splints ​
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Forearm splints is another name for a strain or sprain in the forearm. It is commonly seen in the interosseous membrane which is between the radius and ulna and acts as a connection point for muscles in the forearm .
A sprain is a stretching or tearing of the ligaments (the tissue connecting two bones together); whereas a strain is an injury to a muscle or tendon (connects a muscle to a bone).
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If you believe you have forearm splints and you would like EVE to tell you more please click the title above.
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Or take a look at EVE's top tips to prevent injury to reduce your chances of developing this injury!
Common in...
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If you get...
BRUISING
On your forearm
TENDERNESS
In your forearm
REDUCED RANGE OF MOTION
In your elbow/ wrist
ABILITY TO WEIGHT BEAR
Pain while leaning on your hands
REDNESS
On your forearm
WEAKNESS
Reduced strength in your arm
SWELLING
In your forearm
EXTRA INFO
Muscle spasm or tightness
POPPING
Hearing or feeling a pop at the time of injury
*3+ icons= highly likely
then you may have...
LOOK OUT...
Symptoms like redness and bruising may appear different on different coloured skin.
Bruising can sometimes be an indication that something more sinister is going on internally; if in doubt, get it checked out!
A visual deformity in these examples is different to swelling.