These exercises help keep the brachioradialis strong and flexible, supporting better movement and reducing injury risk.
This muscle is close to the skin, so you’re able to see and feel it easily.
Which Nerve Supplies the Brachioradialis?
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The radial nerve supplies the brachioradialis muscle to help it move.
It also keeps your elbow steady when the biceps and brachialis are moving the joint.
Besides bending the elbow, the brachioradialis helps rotate your forearm.
When your hand is facing palm-down, the brachioradialis assists in turning it palm-up (supination).
What Is the Difference Between the Brachialis and Brachioradialis?
The brachialis is most active when the forearm is palm-down.
The brachioradialis is most active when the palm faces sideways.
Both muscles bend the elbow, but they are most efficient in different hand positions.
They can give you an accurate diagnosis of your condition and can guide you in rehabbing your brachioradialis.
Rehabilitation
An injury to your brachioradialis may benefit from proper rehab to help get it moving again.
Initial rehab may include using theR.I.C.E.
principle: rest, ice, compression, and elevation.
This principle is usually followed for the first 48 to 72 hours following the injury.
R.I.C.E helps control the initial inflammatory response and can limit pain and swelling.
Once things have settled down, you’re able to begin rehabbing your brachioradialis.
Rehab may involve:
Strengthening Exercises
Strengthening your brachioradialis can improve its ability to handle different loads.
Be sure to work with your healthcare provider to understand your specific course of rehab.
Summary
The brachioradialis is a muscle located on the outer part of the forearm.
The brachioradialis works alongside other muscles, like the biceps and brachialis, to perform movements such as hammering.
Rehab exercises like hammer curls, forearm pronation, and supination can strengthen the muscle and improve its function.
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