Week One C

A patient presented with lateral elbow pain and was previously diagnosied with ‘tennis elbow’.

We had just learnt about the elbow so it was fresh in my mind and I thought I was able to give a clear explanation of what it was about.

The treatment I suggested for this stage was Ultrasound and massage and heat pack was what my supervisor told me was a good addition. Also we came up with a progressive gym program to follow. I was fairly confident with this patient as I knew how to apply ultrasound and massage and a heat pack. However I think I could have approached my questioning and responses clearer and more defined.

I can incorporate my knowledge of the anatomy of the elbow and the conditions of the elbow in any new patients that present with elbow pain in the future. I think I can just improve my confidence in what I know.