Effusion of the Forearm

Definition:
The escape of fluid from the blood vessels or lymphatic into the forearm.

Symptoms
  • Pain in the forearm
  • Swelling in the forearm
Causes
  • Direct blow
  • Fall
  • Fracture
Treatment
  • Massage
  • ROM and stretching exercises
  • Upper extremity strengthening program
Effusion of the Forearm Phase I

Purchase Phase

  • Elbow Flexion Stretch
  • Elbow Supination Stretch
  • Putty Gripping
  • Passive Elbow Extension

Effusion of the Forearm Phase II

Purchase Phase

  • Full Anterior Stretch
  • Wrist Curls
  • Curl Press
  • Wrist Pronation Supination
  • Ulnar Radial Deviation
  • Rice Wrist Flexion And Extension

Effusion of the 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