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Musculoskeletal PT- Exam #3 Study Guide
Which of the following injuries occurs from repetitive overuse and affects the
common wrist extensor origin of the extensor carpi radialis longus and brevis, and
extensor digitorum and digiti minimi?
Lateral epicondylitis Correct
Medial epicondylitis
Medial valgus stress overload
Fracture of the distal humerus
Which of the following injuries occurs from overuse and affects the origin of the
pronator teres, flexor carpi radialis, and the flexor carpi ulnaris?
Why is early protection needed following the diagnosis of lateral epicondylitis?
Active and passive range of motion (ROM) exercises for the elbow
and wrist are needed from the splinted position
In the initial healing stage, what actions does the physical therapist assistant (PTA)
take to promote healing in lateral epicondylitis?
How can the PTA enhance the effectiveness of low-load, long-duration static
stretching?

Musculoskeletal PT- Exam #3 Study Guide
Premedicate the patient with nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs
(NSAIDs) before to treatment
Use moist heat or ultrasound Correct
Use prestretching exercises that are pain-free
None of the above
What does the counterforce brace do for the patient with lateral epicondylitis?