They are used inphysiotherapyfor therehabilitationof people who have undergoneelbow surgeryor have sustained an elbow injury.
The bicep is also responsible for turning yourforearmover so your palm is facing up.
Check with your healthcare provider or physical therapist (PT) before starting this or any exercise program.
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These include isometric exercises in which you contract muscles around the joint without making any movement.
There are three that are exceptionally well-suited to building strength and flexibility no matter your age.
They can be done several times per week to help improve muscular function around your elbows.
To do this exercise:
This exercise works the triceps muscles located on the back of your upper arm.
These muscles extend your arms and help you push things away from you.
They are also muscles that are active when you are pushing yourself up from a chair with your arms.
For this supination and pronation exercise, you will need a washcloth or towel.
Isometric Elbow Flexion
Elbowflexionis when your forearm moves toward your body by bending at the elbow.
Apply as much pressure as you might without causing pain.
Elbow Bend
The elbow bend is another exercise for the bicep muscle.
This exercise can also be done with using the other hand to apply manual resistance.
Elbow Extension
Elbow extension exercises provide a mild stretch.
Wrist Turn
Like the wrist extensor flex, this exercise also works the muscles of the forearm.
This exercise can also be done while holding a light weight, can, or water bottle.
Pain is your body’s signal that you should stop whatever you are doing.
These isometric strengthening exercises may be one component of a well-balanced therapeutic rehab program.
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