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 CorrectMedial epicondylitisMedial valgus stress overloadFracture 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?
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 treatmentUse moist heat or ultrasound CorrectUse prestretching exercises that are pain-freeNone of the above
What does the counterforce brace do for the patient with lateral epicondylitis?
