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Elbow Injuries Flashcards

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What are the causes of lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow)?

A

Overuse
Poor technique
Grip too small
Manual labour

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What are the causes of medial epicondylitis (golfer’s elbow)?

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Overuse
Poor technique
Throwing javelin, ball, etc.

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What are the symptoms of elbow injuries?

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Pain on palpation of epicondyle
Resisted movement
Weakness in movement
Pain radiating down forearm

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What is the treatment for elbow injuries?

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Passive stretching
Forearm brace
RICE if acute
Heat if chronic
Eccentric loading
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What massage techniques can be used for elbow injuries?

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Frictions
Longitudinal and cross fibre
STR
Myofascial release
MET
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