What Does the PTA Do in the Case of a Patient

question 12

Multiple Choice

What does the PTA do in the case of a patient in the acute phase of the inflammatory overuse condition known as medial epicondylitis?

• A) Protect the elbow from further injury with a cast for immobilization and provide isometric exercises
• B) Focus on ice to protect the ulnar nerve,phonophoresis,and relative active rest
• C) Provide resistance training with submaximal isometrics
• D) Instruct the client to actively use the shoulders and follow a conditioning program

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