Question

1. If an athlete injured the elbow medial collateral ligament, what muscles would be important to strengthen and why?

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Question: If an athlete injured the elbow medial collateral ligament, what muscles would be important to strengthen and why?

Answer: In athletes who involved in activities such as base ball or tennis, as a result of repetitive throwing the medial ulnar collateral ligament (ulnar collateral ligament, MUCL) seem to be more prone to get injury. It is due to the amount of stress placed on the medial part of the elbow joint. Every time while trowing, the medial aspect of the joint gets stretched, excessive stress on the medial part of the joint may results in ligament injury such as sprains of the elbow. Medial ulnar collateral ligament injury is also called the valgus overload triad. It is essential to strengthen the wrist flexor muscles, when rehabilitating the medial ulnar collateral ligament injuries. These muscles cross the joint line at the medial aspect of the elbow, and they provide dynamic stability to the elbow joint. If the injury is at the redial collateral ligaments which occurs rarely, it is essential to strengthen the wrist extensor muscles that cross the lateral joitn line of the elbow. Exercises to strengthen the wrist/finger flexor and extensor muscles such as wrist curls and grip strengthening provide stability and endurance to the joint and helps to return tot he preinjury status, and prevent recurrence of the elbow ligament injuries.