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Upper extremity weightlifting injuries: Diagnosis and management
Kayvon Golshani1, Mark E Cinque1,2,3, Peter O'Halloran1
1Medstar Georgetown University Hospital, Department of Orthopaedics, United States.
Journal of Orthopaedics
|April 17, 2018
Summary
Prevent common upper extremity injuries in resistance training athletes through proper technique and muscle balance. Most injuries resolve with conservative treatment, but surgery can restore pre-injury performance if needed.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Exercise Physiology
Background:
- Resistance training athletes frequently experience upper extremity injuries.
- Common injuries include muscle strains, ligament sprains, and tendon ruptures (e.g., pectoralis major, distal biceps).
- Chronic shoulder pain and capsulolabral injuries are also prevalent.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review common upper extremity injuries in resistance training.
- To discuss injury prevention strategies.
- To outline treatment options, including conservative and surgical interventions.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of common upper extremity injuries in resistance training.
- Analysis of injury mechanisms and prevention strategies.
- Evaluation of conservative and surgical treatment outcomes.
Main Results:
- Injuries are preventable with proper exercise technique, safety, and muscle balance.
- Conservative treatment (workout modification, recovery, anti-inflammatories, physical therapy) is the primary approach.
- Surgical intervention can be successful when conservative methods fail, often restoring near pre-injury performance levels.
Conclusions:
- Proper training practices are key to preventing upper extremity injuries in athletes.
- Conservative management is effective for most injuries.
- Surgical options provide a viable solution for refractory cases, aiding return to sport.
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