Elbow Rehabilitation in Physiotherapy

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What criteria is essential for progressing from phase I to phase II of elbow rehabilitation?

Absence of muscle atrophy and successful completion of strength and motor control tests

Full range of motion with minimal pain and tenderness (correct)

Full range of motion without pain or tenderness, and satisfactory clinical examination

No pain and tenderness, with at least 70% strength of the contralateral elbow

What should be the focus during the intermediate phase of elbow rehabilitation?

Low-intensity resistance training

Minimizing inflammation only

Enhancing elbow and upper extremity mobility (correct)

Relaxation techniques

Which treatment is recommended after 48 hours in phase I of elbow rehabilitation?

Low-load, long-duration stretch with no pain/spasm

Superficial heat, ultrasound, and TENS (correct)

Isometrics to elbow and forearm muscles

Progressive stretch with no pain/spasm

What element should be emphasized during the advanced strengthening phase of elbow rehabilitation?

Force element Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of the immediate motion phase in elbow rehabilitation?

Re-establish pain-free range of motion Signup and view all the answers

Which treatment intervention is crucial during the intermediate phase of elbow rehabilitation?

Slow reversal and rhythmic stabilization Signup and view all the answers

During which phase should progressive loading interventions focus on strength and power training?

Phase III: Advanced Strengthening Phase Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference in criteria between progression from phase II to phase III compared to phase I to phase II?

Presence of isokinetic test Signup and view all the answers

Which phase emphasizes increasing neuromuscular control to functional levels?

Advanced Strengthening Phase Signup and view all the answers

What should be the main focus during Phase III of elbow rehabilitation?

Increasing neuromuscular control Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of elbow rehabilitation?

To improve and return clients to their previous level of functional activities Signup and view all the answers

What is included in patient-specific education?

Pathology, pain, activity modification, and progressive loading Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of articular and soft-tissue manual therapy?

To improve pain and motion elements Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of progressive loading of the tendon?

To improve force and energy elements Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of selecting a suitable contemporary approach?

To control inflammation and minimize the deleterious effect of immobilization Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of selective taping techniques or braces?

To improve control elements Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Phase IV of the rehabilitation program?

Return to interval sports and full activity Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of EPA in the rehabilitation program?

To provide superficial heat before and/or after high-intensity loading interventions Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of manual therapy in elbow conditions?

To improve pain-free ROM and force development of forearm muscles Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of lateral glide of the radiohumeral joint as a manual therapy treatment?

Improves elbow extension and pain-free grip strength Signup and view all the answers

In what position are muscle energy techniques applied in manual therapy?

In end-range elbow joint position Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of co-designing advice on sports and/or work-specific modifications?

To address specific exercise-related issues Signup and view all the answers

What determines the duration of each phase of the rehabilitation program?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Phase III of the rehabilitation program?

Rhythmic stabilization with proprioceptive cues Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of distraction, medial and lateral glide of the ulnohumeral joint in manual therapy?

To improve elbow flexion and extension in clients with chronic osteoarthritis and/or post-traumatic stiffness Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of anterior glide of the radius in manual therapy?

To improve elbow extension and pain-free grip strength in clients with tennis elbow Signup and view all the answers