Elbow ME

Question 1

Posterior radial head, pronation df

Answer 1

• Doc takes flexed elbow into full supination
• pt applies isometric counterforce (attempts pronation)
• apply principles of muscle energy by holding 3-5 seconds and repeating process by taking further into barriers and then reassessing

Question 2

anterior radial head, supination df

Answer 2

• doc takes flexed elbow into full pronation

- pt tries to supinate against you