SPORTS MEDICINE EOPA EXAM REVIEW Question
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• impingement syndrome -✓✓Inflammed and swollen tendons are caught in the
narrow space between the bones within the shoulder joint.
• Impingement syndrome signs and symptoms -✓✓-discomfort or mild pain deep
within the shoulder
-pain with overhead activities
-painful arc of motion (ie, 70 - 120° ABD)
-(+) impingement sign
-tenderness over greater tuberosity and the bicipital groove
• Impingement syndrome treatment -✓✓-Initially RICE, NSAIDs and activity
modification
-Once tolerated, tx includes RC strengthening and scapular stability exercises
-Long-term prevention includes continued strengthening of the RC and scapula
stabilizers, along with improved biomechanics related to sport-specific or relevant
work activities
• Lateral epicondylitis -✓✓Inflammation of the muscle attachment to the lateral
epicondyle of the elbow. Often caused by strongly gripping. Commonly called
tennis elbow.
• Lateral epicondylitis treatment -✓✓*Rest, ice, NSAIDs*, brace/splint, steroid
injection; if 6 mo no improvement, surgery, then brace, then strengthening
exercises
• Lateral epicondylitis signs and symptoms -✓✓Aching pain on lateral elbow
Weakness in hand and wrist
Point tenderness over lateral epicondyle of humerus
Decreased elbow range of motion
and Answer 2026 | Latest Questions with
Complete Explanations | Grade A+
• impingement syndrome -✓✓Inflammed and swollen tendons are caught in the
narrow space between the bones within the shoulder joint.
• Impingement syndrome signs and symptoms -✓✓-discomfort or mild pain deep
within the shoulder
-pain with overhead activities
-painful arc of motion (ie, 70 - 120° ABD)
-(+) impingement sign
-tenderness over greater tuberosity and the bicipital groove
• Impingement syndrome treatment -✓✓-Initially RICE, NSAIDs and activity
modification
-Once tolerated, tx includes RC strengthening and scapular stability exercises
-Long-term prevention includes continued strengthening of the RC and scapula
stabilizers, along with improved biomechanics related to sport-specific or relevant
work activities
• Lateral epicondylitis -✓✓Inflammation of the muscle attachment to the lateral
epicondyle of the elbow. Often caused by strongly gripping. Commonly called
tennis elbow.
• Lateral epicondylitis treatment -✓✓*Rest, ice, NSAIDs*, brace/splint, steroid
injection; if 6 mo no improvement, surgery, then brace, then strengthening
exercises
• Lateral epicondylitis signs and symptoms -✓✓Aching pain on lateral elbow
Weakness in hand and wrist
Point tenderness over lateral epicondyle of humerus
Decreased elbow range of motion
