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Have cubital tunnel syndrome both elbows? its mild, using elbow splints daily, is it ok to do weight training ( free weights) or will make worse?

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Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Would be cautious.: If your weight training involves any elbow flexion and extension, you can potentially increase trauma to your nerves, and require ulnar nerve transposition surgery.

Dr Keith agreed

Answered 5/20/2016

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A member asked:

Have cubital tunnel syndrome both elbows? its mild, using elbow splints daily, is it ok to do weight training ( free weights) or will make worse?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Dr Keith agreed

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