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Golfer's Elbow Medial Elbow Tendinopathy

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What is the key element of conservative management for Golfer's elbow?

Minimizing strain on the healing tendon

Which age group is Golfer's elbow most common in?

45-64 years

What kind of stress causes Golfer's elbow?

Valgus stress

Which movement aggravates Golfer's elbow pain?

<p>Resisted wrist flexion and forearm pronation</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common clinical characteristic of Golfer's elbow?

<p>Reduced grip strength</p> Signup and view all the answers

What physical modalities are considered adjunct therapy for Golfer's elbow management?

<p>Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of exercises is encouraged in the early stage of rehabilitation for wrist flexor muscles?

<p>Isometric exercises</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of injection therapy is mentioned as an option for pain management?

<p>Corticosteroid injections</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which condition is surgical intervention NOT recommended except in rare cases with severe degenerative changes?

<p>Tennis elbow</p> Signup and view all the answers

What medication is recommended for chronic pain conditions?

<p>Pregabalin</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common symptom in both tennis elbow and golfer's elbow conditions?

<p>Pain aggravated by finger and wrist flexion</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which condition presents with pain in the medial epicondyle aggravated by fingers and wrist flexion?

<p>Golfer's elbow</p> Signup and view all the answers

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