Extensor Carpi Ulnar injuries and the three Rs for soft tissue injuries

The ECU is a guider on the back of the wrist near the little finger.  It is particularly vulnerable in racquet sports when the wrist deviates towards the little finger (ulnar deviation).  The tendon can be painful or damaged.  My general approach for sporting tendon problems are the three R's: rest; rehabilitate; and reinstitute activity in a stepwise fashion and with protection of the injured structure and attention to sporting technique.  www.mskbismil.co.uk