Management of Epicondylosis & Olecranon Bursitis Flashcards
sxs management –> lateral epicondylosis
bracing
taping
laser
US
phonophoresis
epicondylosis management
sxs management
activity modification
restore
sxs management –> medial epicondylosis
bracing
taping
laser
US
phonophoresis
estim
restore
strength and length of wrist extensors/flexors
strengthen & lengthen of entire UE
strongest evidence for interventions
exercises
mostly eccentric and progressive load isometrics
strong evidence has been shown for
joint mobs
management
relieve pain
promote healing
promote general fitness
severity
acute
subacute
chronic
interventions depend on
severity
acute interventions
PRICE
pt education
activity modification
modalities
light stretch
subacute interventions
stretching
STM
mobilizations/MWM
progressive strengthening
chronic interventions
pt education/HEP
stretching & strengthening of entire UE
fxnal training
what is olecranon bursitis caused by
direct trauma or repetitive bruising/WBing
sxs of olecranon bursitis
swelling over olecranon process
usually not painful
differential dx –> olecranon process
be sure edema is not due to infection
sometimes d/t gout, RA, synovial cysts
