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Which is more common in a golfer.Tennis Elobow or Golfers Elbow?

Tennis elbow would be far more common.


Could sleeping cause the condition known as Tennis or Golfers Elbow?

No, tennis elbow is caused by an inflamation or infection of the bursa surrounding the elbow joint. Sleeping does not cause this


What is the cause of nerve pain on both sides of elbow but mainly ulnar?

This could be caused by either Tennis or Golfers elbow depending on wether the pain is in the right or left elbow.


What is the cause of golfers elbow?

Tennis Elbow aka Epicondylitis, often occurs as a result of strenuous overuse of the muscles and tendons of the forearm and around the elbow joint. These Tendons attach to the lateral epicondyle of the humerus.


What is the difference between golfers elbow and tennis elbow?

Golfer's elbow (medial epicondylitis) is pain and inflammation on the inside of the elbow, caused by overuse of forearm muscles. Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) is pain and inflammation on the outside of the elbow, caused by overuse of arm muscles. Golfers elbow affects the inner side, while tennis elbow affects the outer side of the elbow.


How can the design of the golf clubs can prevent injuries?

it is imposable you can not prevent golfers elbow or tigers knee injury maybe the person can swing lighter but that's it


Can you get pain in your elbow with carpal tunnel?

Not usually, you can sometimes get "retrograde" symptoms that go up the forearm from the wrist from CTS. However, you may have elbow pathology..something like lateral or medial epicondylitis (tennis/golfers elbow) or you could have ulnar neuritis or cubital tunnel syndrome. This ulnar nerve passes through the elbow joint and can give you symptoms at the elbow and DOWN the forearm into the hand(4th and 5th fingers) where as CTS effects the first 2-3 fingers typically.


How many golfers?

Worldwide, are an estimated 50 to 61 million golfers. In the UnitedStates, there are an estimated 26 to 37 million golfers.


How many professional golfers are there in the US?

There are more than 27,000 professional men and women golfers in the United States. These golfers are trained through the PGA - the Professional Golfers' Association of America.


Do professional golfers get paid overtime?

No. Professional golfers in a tournament get paid depending on their standings. Otherwise, professional golfers get paid for teaching.


Why do golfers where special shoes?

most golfers just wear it for fashions and shoe contracts


When was Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers created?

Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers was created in 1744.