Stiffness in the Forearm
Definition:
Nonspecific term for limited forearm mobility, often due to muscle cramps and spasm accompanied by pain.
Symptoms- Loss of ROM in the forearm
- Pain in the forearm
Causes- Fracture
- Lateral epicondylitis
- Medial epicondylitis
- Elbow dislocation
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Bursitis
- Tumor
- Osteochondritis Dissecans
- Sprain/Strain
- Compromised nerve
Treatment- ROM and stretching exercises
- Upper extremity strengthening
- Posture program
Stiffness in the Forearm Phase I
- Elbow Flexion Stretch
- Elbow Supination Stretch
- Putty Gripping
- Passive Elbow Extension
- Wrist Flexor Stretch At Wall
- Wrist Extensor Stretch At Wall
- Full Anterior Stretch
Stiffness in the Forearm Phase II
- Full Anterior Stretch
- Wrist Curls
- Curl Press
- Wrist Pronation Supination
- Ulnar Radial Deviation
- Rice Wrist Flexion And Extension
Stiffness in the Forearm Phase III
- Ulnar Radial Deviation
- Rice Wrist Flexion And Extension
- Wrist Curls
- Rice Wrist Pronation Supination
- Rice Hand Opening Closing
- Eccentric Wrist Flexion
- Eccentric Wrist Extension
