S/P Arthroscopic ECRB Release

Definition:
Release of the extensor carpi radialis brevis and debridement of degenerative tissue is performed to decrease lateral elbow pain in chronic lateral epicondylitis
Purchase 2 Phases

Symptoms
  • Pain in the lateral elbow
  • Weakness in the forearm
  • Loss of ROM in the elbow
  • Stiffness in the elbow
  • Pain with gripping
Causes
  • Chronic lateral epicondylitis
Treatment
  • Period of immobilization in a splint
  • Elbow passive ROM, then progress to active ROM
  • Stretching forearm muscles
  • Hand intrinsic muscle strengthening
  • Upper extremity strengthening
S/P Arthroscopic ECRB Release Phase I

Purchase Phase

  • Wrist Extensor Stretch At Wall
  • Wrist Flexor Stretch At Wall
  • Hand Circuit
  • Scap Squeezes
  • Active Shoulder External Rotation
  • Active Shoulder Quadrant
  • Walkfit

S/P Arthroscopic ECRB Release Phase II

Purchase Phase

  • Elbow Flexion Stretch
  • Elbow Supination Stretch
  • Passive Elbow Extension
  • Elbow Pronation Stretch
  • Stairmaster X 20 Minutes