Elbow/Hand

Question 1

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Answer 1

1. Shaking hands for symptom relief
2. Wrist-ratio index greater than .67
3. Symptom Severity Scale score greater than 1.9
4. Reduced median sensory field of digit 1
5. Age greater than 45 years

Question 2

Mobilization with Movement for Lateral Epicondyalgia

Answer 2

Age < 49 years-old
Affected side pain-free grip > 112 Newtons (25.2 lbs)
Unaffected side pain-free grip < 335 Newtons (75.3 lbs)
Change in pain > 25% following Mobilization with Movement