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ELBOW INJURIES WORDS: CHRISTOPHER INGSTAD, PT, DPT, OCS, MTC, ATC, FAAOMPT Physical Therapist and Certified Athletic Trainer Level4 Physical Therapy & Performance, Inc. dr.ingstad@level4pt.com
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I HAVE BEEN WORKING WITH INTERNATIONAL BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU FEDERATION FOR THE LAST 14 YEARS COVERING TOURNAMENTS IN THE ENTIRE WESTERN REGION OF THE UNITED STATES. I HAVE BEEN PRIVILEGED TO HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY, AND OVER THE YEARS, I HAVE SEEN A LOT OF INJURIES. My day is only busy when someone gets hurt or has been hurt and they are looking for information on how to manage their problem are. One of the most common areas that I get questions about is the elbow. It’s also the area of the body that is most frequently injured in competition (roughly 20% of the injuries we see). But the injuries are not always directly related to competition but also to training. This article will discuss elbow injuries, how to manage them, and how to prevent them.
Armbar An armbar, or armlock, is one of the most basic jiujitsu maneuvers, and usually one of the first submissions taught to you in class. It’s a submission attempt whereby the opponent wraps their legs around your armpit and neck from the front side while holding your arm between their legs in a hyperextended position. The lever arm is increased by grabbing the wrist and driving the hips up toward the ceiling. It can cause pain at any part of the elbow, but most commonly the pain is the medial (inside) part of the elbow.
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