Elbows
Practical information about elbow health, common elbow problems, injuries and rehabilitation.
Your elbows help connect the movement of your shoulder and forearm, allowing you to bend, straighten and rotate your arm for everyday activities, work, exercise and sport.
Explore our articles to learn more about how the elbow works, common problems and injuries, and the role of movement, exercise and rehabilitation in keeping your arms functioning well.
Understanding Your Elbows
Learn more about how the elbow works and what can affect it.
The elbow is a complex joint where three bones meet, supported by muscles, tendons and ligaments that help provide movement and stability.
Elbow symptoms can be influenced by the joint itself, the surrounding muscles and tendons, the nerves that pass through the area, or the way the arm is being loaded during work, exercise and everyday activities.
Our articles provide practical information to help you understand elbow anatomy, movement and some of the factors that can contribute to elbow symptoms.
Elbow Pain & Common Problems
Explore practical information about some of the problems that can affect the elbow.
Elbow pain can develop gradually with repeated loading, occur after a specific injury or be associated with changes in the muscles, tendons, joints or nerves around the elbow.
The location of your symptoms and the activities that aggravate them can provide important clues, but elbow pain does not always have a single obvious cause.
Our articles explore some common elbow problems and help explain what they involve, what may contribute to symptoms and how they can affect movement and activity.
Elbow Injuries & Recovery
Learn more about elbow injuries, rehabilitation and returning to activity.
Elbow injuries can affect bones, joints, ligaments, tendons and other surrounding tissues. The type of injury, how it occurred and the demands you place on your arm can all influence recovery.
Rehabilitation may involve restoring movement, rebuilding strength and gradually increasing the load your elbow can tolerate.
Our articles explore specific elbow injuries and provide information about recovery, activity modification and returning to work, exercise or sport.
Looking After Your Elbows
Explore practical information about movement, strength and managing elbow load.
Your elbows are exposed to different types of load throughout the day, from gripping and lifting to pushing, pulling, throwing and weight-bearing through your arms.
Maintaining appropriate strength and gradually adapting to changes in activity can help support your ability to use your arms for work, exercise and everyday activities.
The right approach depends on your symptoms, current capacity and the activities you need or want to return to. As our elbow article collection grows, this section can provide practical information about exercise, load management and maintaining elbow function.
Elbow Articles
Explore our articles about elbow health, problems, injuries and rehabilitation.
Whether you're trying to understand elbow pain, learning more about a specific injury or looking for information about returning to activity, our articles provide practical information to help you understand your symptoms and stay active.
Not Sure Where to Start?
You don't need to know exactly what's causing your elbow symptoms before seeking help.
Elbow pain, stiffness, weakness or difficulty using your arm can have a range of causes.
If you're unsure what's contributing to your symptoms, a physiotherapist can assess your symptoms, movement and physical capacity and help you understand the next steps.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Whether you're managing elbow symptoms, recovering from an injury or looking to stay active, we're here to help.
Our physiotherapists can assess your elbow, consider how your symptoms are affecting movement and activity, and develop a practical plan around your needs and goals.
