S2E50 - Physiotherapy for Tennis Elbow

<p><strong>Welcome to Season 2 of AMC Clinical Deep Dive! </strong></p><p><br></p><p>Affecting 1–3% of the population, this is a high-yield OSCE scenario where understanding the degenerative pathology—microtrauma rather than acute inflammation—is key. This episode explores <strong>NHMRC Level 1 evidence</strong> supporting physiotherapy over corticosteroid injections for superior long-term outcomes. Learn essential OSCE steps: explaining the <strong>&quot;2/10 pain rule&quot;</strong> for wrist extensor loading, advising against &quot;palm-down&quot; lifting, and structuring a 6–8 week supervised exercise plan. We cover how to transition from isometric to progressive resistance using rubber bands. Deliver a safe, evidence-based management plan that satisfies Australian standards today!</p><p><br></p><p>#AMCClinicalExam #TennisElbow #OSCE #LateralEpicondylalgia #Physiotherapy #IMGAustralia #WristExtensorExercises</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Pro Tip:</strong> In your OSCE, specifically mention that while corticosteroid injections offer short-term relief, they are associated with <strong>worse long-term outcomes</strong> and higher recurrence compared to physiotherapy. Explicitly advising the patient <strong>not to lift objects in a &quot;palm-down&quot; (pronated) position</strong> and to maintain activity rather than immobilising the limb demonstrates the high-level safety awareness and practical clinical reasoning examiners look for in a passing candidate. Don&#39;t forget to offer the RACGP patient information sheet to finalise a high-scoring psycho-education plan!</p><p><br></p><p>Also, listen to the related episodes:</p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/2Z7mawBKw1RTPHQNUb0WSy?si=EgH6fIkCQbuPZSZyvMQTIA">⁠<strong>S2E36 - Digital Therapy Matery_iCBT for Depression</strong>⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/0AavJVY9AGKWcHgQL0jk03?si=5f7551e4f7b144b1&nd=1&dlsi=8ef8e257c225415c">⁠<strong>S2E26 - Exercise Prescriptions for Mild to Moderate Depression</strong>⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/5URDX8lFx80wxDNGeqsQ4c?si=_QqXb0eZR5KI0q2E8VzOPw&nd=1&dlsi=b9bec288440846d5">⁠<strong>S2E5 - Behavioural Sleep Interventions for Infants 6-12 Months</strong>⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/1JhP8TaJNjZ9tTOdOAmcWB?si=nXHB6MApS--qMqfMP1928w&nd=1&dlsi=085b507b861d4786">⁠<strong>S1E109 - Postnatal Depression and Exhaustion</strong>⁠</a></p><p><br></p><p>🎧 <a href="https://apwix.com/100509">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> Episodes in <a href="https://apwix.com/100509">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠<strong>Season 1</strong>⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> (<em>150 clinical scenarios</em>) have been indexed by <strong>topic</strong>, <strong>patient group</strong>, <strong>discipline</strong>, <strong>setting</strong>, and more to support targeted learning. Use the filters to locate discussions relevant to your study or clinical training.</p>