Pinch Hit Friday #71 - Anconeus Epitrochlearis and Overhead Throwing Athletes

About this episode

Eric discusses the anconeus epitrochlearis and its impact on medial elbow pain in overhead throwing athletes.

In this episode, Eric outlines what an anconeus epitrochlearis is and how it can contribute to medial elbow pain, especially in overhead throwing athletes. Just as importantly, he speaks broadly to why it's important to consider anatomical variants in addition to medical and movement diagnoses.

People in this episode

Host: Eric Cressey

Topics covered

• anatomical variants
• elbow pain
• overhead throwing
• athletic performance
• movement diagnosis

Keywords

• anconeus epitrochlearis
• medial elbow pain
• overhead throwing
• anatomical variants
• athletes

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: anconeus epitrochlearis, overhead throwing athletes, medial elbow pain

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