Upper Extremity Flashcards
Extensors
Tendon Work
- lateral epicondyle of the humerus
- distal ulna and radius (extensor retinaculum)
- metacarpals
- phalanges
Extensors
Where to apply O & I strokes
O: Lateral epicondyle of the humerus
I: posterior wrist
Extensors
Pin & Shorten
tack along posterior forearm while simultaneously pulling back of hand toward arm
Extensors
ROM
“Mantis” hands
Flexors
Tendon Work
- medial epicondyle of humerus
- distal ulna and radius (extensor retinaculum)
- metacarpals
- phalanges
Flexors
Where to apply O & I
O: Medial epicondyle of humerus
I: anterior wrist
Flexors
Pin & Shorten
tack along anterior forearm while simultaneously lifting palm toward arm
Flexors
ROM
pray hands
Biceps brachii
Tendon Work
- direct pressure on coracoid process while brush triceps along table
- radial tuberosity
Biceps brachii
O & I strokes
Apply off anterior deltoid and just proximal to elbow joint
Biceps brachii
Pin & Shorten
Flex forearm at elbow while tacking biceps bracii
Start with mild pressure and gradually increase. This muscle can be sensitive.
Biceps brachii
ROM
Extension of forearm at elbow
Hand come down from shoulder.
Triceps
Tendon Work
In prone:
- proximal olecranon process
- infraglenoid tubercle
Triceps
O & I
along the posterior arm
Triceps
Pin & shorten
Drape arm off side of table.
Hold clients wrist with outside hand while tacking with top hand and extending forearm at elbow.
Triceps
ROM
“bicep curl”
flexion forearm @ elbow
Hand up to shoulder
All UE ROMs
Flexion
- Hand at wrist
- Forearm at elbow
Extension
- Hand at wrist
- Forearm at elbow
Client Position for entire UE
Prone
Supine
Complimentary Regions to Work
- Pectorals
- Shoulder
