PPT-Examination of the Elbow and Forearm

ATTR 322 Krzyzanowicz Spring 13 Understand bony and soft tissue anatomy of the elbow and forearm Understand movement relationships of the elbow and forearm Describe common injuries to the elbow and forearm. Arm & Forearm. Arm Cross Section. The . intermuscular. septum and the . humerus. divide the arm into anterior and posterior compartments. Anterior Compartment:. Flexor’s. “3” muscles. Musculocutaneous nerve. Tennis elbow. Is lateral . epicondylitis. Resisted forearm movement eg tennis forearm, wringing, scraping out pigeon lofts. Overuse musculoskeletal disorder. Tennis elbow. Very common. 4-7/1000/yr. Recurrence. LIVES? Elbow & Forearm Clarification of Terms  The elbow includes:  3 bones ( humerus , radius, and ulna)  2 joints ( humeroulnar and humeroradial )  Allows for elbow Anterior Forearm.   . Draw in a hand. Brachioradialis. Flexes and adducts the wrist. Flexes the wrist. Flexes and abducts the wrist. Pronates and flexes the elbow. Flexes the . elbow. Flexes the fingers/phalanges. MD.. Basic concepts. Joint: a place where two bones . meet. . Joints. Interrupted (. Diarthrosis. )(Synovial). Uniaxial. Hinge. Pivot. Biaxial. Ellipsoid(. condyloid. The Elbow and Forearm Bones: Humerus (Major Upper Arm Bone), Radius (Lateral side of forearm), Ulna (Medial side of forearm) Movements: Flexion (Biceps), Extension (Triceps), Supination & Pronation Educational Objectives. Understand. Anatomy of the elbow, forearm, wrist, and hand. Principles of rehab exercises . Preventive/supportive techniques and protective devices . Identify. components of evaluation format. hinge joint . formed between the distal end of the . humerus. in the upper arm and the proximal ends of the ulna and radius in the forearm. The elbow allows for the flexion and extension of the forearm relative to the upper arm, as well as rotation of the forearm and wrist.. Is lateral . epicondylitis. Resisted forearm movement eg tennis forearm, wringing, scraping out pigeon lofts. Overuse musculoskeletal disorder. Tennis elbow. Very common. 4-7/1000/yr. Recurrence. “Persistently effective treatments have resisted researchers”. Cuong Pho DPT, Joe Godges DPT Loma Linda U DPT Program KPSoCal Ortho PT Residency Elbow and Forearm Radiating Pain Description, Etiology, Stages, and Intervention Strategies The below for Golfer’s Elbow (Medial Epicondylalgia) Medial epicondylalgia (previously known as epicondylitis) is commonly known as golfer’s elbow. This does not mean that only golfers have this cond Fact Sheet Fact Sheets www.hastingsphysio.com.au Ph: (02) 6583 2111 What is Tennis Elbow? Lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow) is an overuse injury to the outside of the elbow. It is the inflammation 0113 229 1300 The wrist exor muscles contract when you ex your wrist (bend your wrist in the direction of your palm), twist your forearm down, or grip with your hand. The contracting muscles By Andre De Oliveira. Slacken the thumb. Gently squeeze your thumb and palm together so that your little finger and thumb are touching. Hold at least two minutes.. If you are treating Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, keep your wrist straight. A bent wrist could bring on numbness or tingling..