DJD Arthritis Forearm

Definition:
Arthritis characterized by erosion of articular cartilage of the forearm, which becomes soft, frayed, and thinned with eburnation of subchondral bone and outgrowths of marginal osteophytes; pain and loss of function result.

Symptoms
  • Pain in the forearm
  • Stiffness in the forearm
  • Loss of ROM in the forearm
Causes
  • Wear and tear
  • Post-traumatic arthritis
  • Rheumatoid arthritis
Treatment
  • ROM and stretching exercises
  • Forearm strengthening exercises
DJD Arthritis Forearm Phase I

Purchase Phase

  • Elbow Flexion Stretch
  • Passive Elbow Extension
  • Elbow Pronation Stretch
  • Elbow Supination Stretch
  • Table Pose

DJD Arthritis Forearm Phase II

Purchase Phase

  • Wrist Curls
  • Wrist Pronation Supination
  • Ulnar Radial Deviation
  • Rice Wrist Flexion And Extension

DJD Arthritis Forearm Phase III

Purchase Phase

  • Ulnar Radial Deviation
  • Rice Wrist Flexion And Extension
  • Wrist Curls
  • Rice Wrist Pronation Supination
  • Rice Hand Opening Closing
  • Eccentric Wrist Flexion
  • Eccentric Wrist Extension