Physiotherapy
To view video demonstrations of the below exercises please click elbow range of movement exercises.
Elbow extension
Start with your arm at your side (Fig A).
Straighten your elbow as far as you can (Fig B), hold for two seconds and repeat.
Elbow flexion
Hold your arm at your side (Fig C).
Bend you elbow as far as possible (Fig D), hold for two seconds and repeat.
Each time try to increase the movement a little further.
Progress this exercise by adding some ‘overpressure’ with your other hand (Fig E).
Pronation and supination
Hold your elbow at your side at 90 degrees (Fig F).
Turn the palm up to the ceiling and down to the floor (Figs G and H).
Patient experience
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This service is based at The James Cook University Hospital but also covers the Friarage Hospital in Northallerton, our community hospitals and community health services.
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