Signs and symptoms: Low back strains and sprains present a similar clinical picture. The client/patient will have low back pain and spasming, and these symptoms will increase with motion. Most problematic is flexion (bending over) because this places a tension …
What are the signs and symptoms of and how do we assess (diagnose) De Quervain’s syndrome?
Signs and Symptoms: The signs and symptoms of De Quervain’s syndrome (De Quervain’s disease) follow from the pathophysiology. Inflammation is present and can often be visualized and palpated. This inflammation causes tenderness and therefore pain with palpation. Further, the bellies …
How do we assess (diagnose) Golfer’s Elbow?
Assessment/Diagnosis: As stated, knowing how to assess/ diagnose golfer’s elbow is similar to assessment of tennis elbow and is an extension of our understanding of the underlying pathomechanics of the condition. Active flexion range of motion of the hand at …
How we assess (diagnose) Tennis Elbow?
Assessment/ Diagnosis: Knowing how to assess/diagnose tennis elbow is an extension of our understanding of the underlying pathomechanics of the condition. Active extension range of motion of the hand at the wrist joint or the fingers at the metacarpophalangeal and …