💥 Some injuries to the upper extremity may require immobilization in a sling or cast. Although this is crucial to healing in some cases, being in a cast or sling can cause stiffness in the joints of the arm, especially at the wrist and elbow. This technique is geared to help you with stiffness due to an injury or immobilization!
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📚While laying prone, the therapist will place the mobilizing hand on the olecranon (elbow bone) and mobilize in a downward direction. To improve elbow extension, the elbow joint can be moved into varying angles of extension as the ROM progresses.
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❗️As always this technique should be performed by a licensed physical or manual therapist! Remember to always consult with a licensed physical therapist first before beginning any rehab program! If you are an athlete who’d like to address your pain feel free to reach out via call, text, or message!
