WEEK 10 PTA155 Elbow and Hand

Ulnar and Radial tuberosity

Radial is insertion for _____

• Biceps

• Brachialis

In pediatrics the ____ ligament is common/can get loose

• Supinator

• Biceps

• Anular

What motion does the biceps perform?

• Pronation

• Supination

• Extension

• Flexion

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Groups:

(a) Protection Phase

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(b) Controlled Motion phase

• stretches

• Prolonged stretch to tolerance

• Joint protection and modifying ADL's (ex: limiting lifting)

• contract/relax prn

• STM

• Gentle GR I or II jt mobs

• hand and shoulder strengthening

• PROM, AAROM, AROM as able

• Modalities (prn/as needed)

• open and closed chain strengthening

• increase strengthening to tolerance

What can irritate the ulnar nerve AKA cubital tunnel syndrome?

• Elbow flex for a long period of time

• Reading a book

• Pressure on elbow

Does the brachioradialis cross the wrist?

• No

• Yes

Does the cubital tunnel syndrome go through carpal tunnel?

• No

• Yes

Cubital tunnel syndrome innervates --> ​ (a)   , (medial portion) flexor digitorium profundus, hypothenar...etc deeper level

• flexor carpi ulnaris
• ok

Which nerve passes through the Carpal Tunnel?

• Median Nerve

• Ulnar Nerve

• Radial Nerve

Why would a pt have Pronator Teres Hypertropied?

• Screwdriver (tools)

• Pronation

• Hair dressers