Muscle Exercises and ADL's Flashcards
Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus - Concentric Exercise
- Wrist extensions with a dumbbell
- Reverse wrist curls
Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus - ADL’s
- Opening a jar lid
- Pushing oneself up from a seated position
Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis - Concentric exercises
- Wrist extensions using a resistance band
- Cable machine wrist extensions
Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis - ADL’s
- Turning a doorknob
- Pouring liquid from a pitcher
Extensor Carpi Ulnaris - Concentric Exercise
- Ulnar deviation with a dumbbell
- Wrist extensions on an incline board
Extensor Carpi Ulnaris - ADL’s
- Using a hammer
- Typing on a keyboard
Extensor Digitorum - Concentric Exercise
- Finger extensions against resistance bands
- Opening a hand gripper
Extensor Digitorum- ADL’s
- Releasing an object from a grip
- Spreading fingers to put on gloves
Flexor Carpi Radialis - Concentric Exercise
- Wrist curls with a dumbbell
- Cable machine wrist flexions
Flexor Carpi Radialis - ADL’s
- Turning a key in a lock
- Scooping food with a spoon
Flexor Carpi Ulnaris - Concentric Exercise
- Ulnar deviation with a resistance band
- Wrist flexion with ulnar deviation using a dumbbell
Flexor Carpi Ulnaris - ADL’s
- Using a screwdriver
- Pulling down a car visor
Flexor Digitorum Profundus - Concentric Exercises
- Fingertip push-ups
= Gripping and squeezing a stress ball
Flexor Digitorum Profundus- ADL’s
- Buttoning a shirt
- Tying shoelaces
Flexor Digitorum Superficialis - Concentric Exercises
- Hanging from a pull-up bar
- Farmer’s walks (carrying heavy dumbbells)
Flexor Digitorum Superficialis - ADL’s
- Holding grocery bags
- Gripping a steering wheel while driving
Palmaris Longus - Concentric Exercises
- Wrist flexion with a light dumbbell
- Resisted palmar flexion using a therapy putty
Palmaris Longus - ADL’s
- Using a manual can opener
- Wringing out a wet cloth
Abductor Pollicis Longus - Concentric Exercises
- Thumb abduction against resistance band
- Radial deviation with a dumbbell
Abductor Pollicis Longus - ADL’s
- Giving a “thumbs up” gesture
- Unscrewing a bottle cap
Abductor Pollicis Brevis - Concentric exercise
- Thumb abduction with rubber band resistance
- Opening a clothespin with the thumb
Abductor Pollicis Brevis - ADL’s
- Typing on a smartphone keyboard
- Pressing the spacebar on a computer keyboard