Tennis Elbow: Chronic Pain Condition Quiz

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Which muscle is mostly attributed to the tissue pathology in tennis elbow?

Pronator teres

Palmaris longus

Flexor carpi radialis

Extensor carpi radialis brevis (correct)

What clinical tool is commonly used for identifying tendon structural changes in lateral epicondylalgia?

MRI scan

X-ray

Ultrasound imaging (correct)

CT scan

Which region of the elbow joint is involved in lateral epicondylalgia?

Anterior elbow region

Posterior elbow region

Lateral epicondyle region (correct)

Medial epicondyle region

What type of activities are commonly associated with lateral epicondylalgia?

Repetitive hand grip activities Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is tennis elbow primarily related to?

Common extensor tendinopathy Signup and view all the answers

What is included in the pathophysiology of tennis elbow?

Increased pressure sensitivity Signup and view all the answers

What altered motor system function is associated with tennis elbow?

Altered wrist posture during gripping Signup and view all the answers

Which feature is a clinical characteristic of tennis elbow?

Aggravation of pain by resisted wrist extension Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT part of common conservative management for tennis elbow?

Surgical intervention Signup and view all the answers

Which tool is used to evaluate pain-related disability in individuals with tennis elbow?

Patient Rated Tennis Elbow Evaluation (PRTEE) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key element of conservative management for tendinopathy conditions like tennis elbow?

Optimize tendon load during exercise Signup and view all the answers

What does the green arrow represent in the evidence-informed clinical pathway for physiotherapy management of tennis elbow?

Pathway for patients with characteristics indicative of a good prognosis Signup and view all the answers

What set of characteristics indicate a poor prognosis for individuals with tennis elbow?

Pain duration > 3 months, concomitant neck and arm pain, PRTEE > 54/100 Signup and view all the answers

What additional treatment options are available for patients who are at risk of a poor prognosis but do not respond to initial treatment?

Education, advice, exercise therapy, and Mobilisation-with-Movement manual techniques Signup and view all the answers

Which physical modalities are considered adjunct therapies in conservative management of tennis elbow?

TENS, LASER, Ultrasound, heat therapy Signup and view all the answers

What should successful physiotherapy management focus on according to the current recommendations?

Early identification of clients at risk of poor prognosis Signup and view all the answers

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