Injury, Evaluation, and Prevention. Throughout the life of an athlete, there are many ways one can become injured. Whether it's a direct blow to the body or extremities, or just a trip and a fall the wrong way, injuries occur in all shapes and sizes. Some may require surgery or just a bag of ice. Either way, the human body has many anatomical structures that are susceptible to injury. The upper extremities injuries in the …showed first 75 words of 3326 total…

…showed last 75 words of 3326 total…in the future. Taping a hyper extended elbow is a way to prevent re-injury of the joint. Many braces are made to prevent the elbow to beyond full extension. As for the elbow, there are many ways we use it and different ways to injure it. Taking care of it and using preventive measures can keep your upper extremities in top performance for many years. Figure #8 Hyperextension tape job (Lapeer east high school. ATC department)