Elbow
Lateral Epicondylitis II
•Often starts as an acute direct injury to the site of the muscle origin which progresses to an epicondylitis
•Work action:
–Unusual forces (power grasp),
–Repetition
–Forceful gripping
–Repeated supination and pronation.
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•Drillers
•Carpenters
•Polishers
•Turning screws
•Small parts assembly
•Hammering
•Repetitive wrist extension •Repetitive wrist grasp
•VDT work
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