Risk in Gender and BMI
95% of Women with a BMI less than a 22.0 have a higher risk of damaging their nerve due to the lack of “cushion” but those who have a higher increased BMI also have greater pressure on their elbow when leaning on it. When using gym equipment men have a higher risk, more muscle increases strength. Greater pressure over the nerve increases with hand usage.
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