overuse injuries of the elbow Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
lateral epicondylitis/osis
A
tendinosis at the common extensor origin
2
Q
mechanism of injury for lateral epicondyltits “tennis elbow”
A
insidous onset from biomechanical overload or overuse.
3
Q
what are the signs and symptoms for elbow tendinitis?
A
- point tenderness around lateral epicondyle
- pain with gripping activities
- pain with resisted wrist extension while elbow is in extended position
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