Definition:

An unpleasant sensation in the forearm associated with actual or potential tissue damage, and mediated by specific nerve fibers to the brain, where its conscious appreciation may be modified by various factors.

Symptoms:

• Pain in the forearm

Causes:

• Lateral epicondylitis
• Medial epicondylitis
• Muscle sprain/strain
• Fracture
• Tendinitis
• Bursitis
• Osteoarthritis
• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Dislocation
• Tumor
• Nerve entrapment

Treatment:

• ROM and stretching exercises
• Upper extremity strengthening
• Hand intrinsic muscle strengthening
• Posture