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OET Listening Test 8, Part C

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1.

According to Dr. Dean, why is the onset of tennis elbow often hard to identify?

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Because the pain usually begins suddenly after a specific incident.
Because patients rarely recall the exact activity that triggered it.
Because it is always linked to racket grip or equipment type.
Because guidelines clearly explain the cause but patients ignore them.
2.

What was distinctive about the physiotherapy method used in the trial?

It relied solely on passive manipulation by the therapist.
It focused on immobilizing the elbow to reduce strain.
It combined manual force with the patient performing pain-inducing tasks.
It emphasized strengthening exercises without addressing pain directly.
3.

What does Dr. Dean mean by “smart rest”?

Avoiding all movement of the elbow until pain subsides.
Using a sling to prevent further tendon damage.
Remaining active but adapting movements to avoid pain.
Taking anti-inflammatory medication while resting the joint.
4.

What did the trial reveal about the effectiveness of steroid injections compared to physiotherapy?

Steroid injections were consistently superior throughout the trial.
Both treatments were equally effective at all stages.
Physiotherapy showed no measurable benefit compared to injections.
Physiotherapy was initially less effective but surpassed injections after 3 months.
5.

At 12 months, what was the recovery rate for the wait-and-see group?

Between 70–80%.
Around 50%.
Less than 30%.
Exactly the same as the physiotherapy group.
6.

Why does Dr. Dean doubt the usefulness of anti-inflammatory drugs for tennis elbow?

Because patients often misuse them.
Because they are less effective than surgery.
Because inflammation is not a significant feature of the condition.
Because they interfere with physiotherapy outcomes.
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