Elbow and Wrist

Question 1

Elbow Extension SD

Answer 1

• Put pt in flexion barrier
• have them extend while you apply a counter force and go to new barrier. Continue until barrier can no longer be met (if MET)
• if ART
• Repeat rhythmacally every 1-2 seconds until motion is restored

Question 2

Elbow Flexion SD

Answer 2

• Put pt in extension barrier
• have them extend while you apply a counter force and go to new barrier. Continue until barrier can no longer be met (if MET)
• if ART
• Repeat rhythmically every 1-2 seconds until motion is restored

Question 3

Elbow ADduction SD

Answer 3

• Slightly flex elbow
• Put pt in abduction barrier
• Have pt adduct

If Met:
-3-5 seconds, and rest until a barrier can no longer be met

If art:
-Repeat rhythmically every 1-2 seconds until motion is restored

Question 4

Elbow ABduction SD

Answer 4

• Slightly flex elbow
• put pt into adduction barrier
• have pt abduct barrier

If Met:
-3-5 seconds, and rest until a barrier can no longer be met

If art:
-Repeat rhythmically every 1-2 seconds until motion is restored

Question 5

Posterior Fibular Head: Muscle Energy

Answer 5

Pt likes to pronate

• Take him into supination
• Have him pronate against your counterforce
• 3-5 seconds, 3-5 times

Question 6

Anterior Fibular Head: Muscle Energy

Answer 6

Pt likes to supinate

• take him into pronation
• have him supinate against your counterforce
• 3-5 seconds, 3-5 times