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Elbow exercises
This resource has been designed to help you remember the exercises your physiotherapist taught and practiced with you.
These exercises should be done slowly. You may feel some discomfort whilst doing these exercises after your surgery or injury. If pain limits your ability to do your exercises, then try to time them around your pain relief. If pain persists or you have severe pain, please seek advice from a healthcare professional and stop the exercises.
How many times should I do these exercises?
We recommend that you do each exercise 10 times and do them at least 3 or 4 times per day. Make sure the exercises are staggered throughout the day.
How can I manage my swelling?
Swelling is common in the first few weeks after an injury or surgery. This can be improved by elevating your arm, and by cold therapy.
Elevate
Always elevate your arm. Proper elevation means your arm should be above the level of the heart. Use pillows or cushions at home to do this.
Cold therapy
Cold packs can be used to help reduce the swelling. If you use something that is frozen, this must be wrapped in a damp towel or cloth to avoid ice burns.
Do this for no more than 10 minutes at a time. This can be repeated throughout the day if needed.
Exercises
Elbow flexion and extension
Start in a sitting position with your arm straight down your side. Slowly bend you arm, moving your hand towards your shoulder.
Then relax your arm and return to the starting position.
Repeat times, per day.
Turning your wrist
Start in a sitting position with your elbow at your waist.
Turn your palm down so it is facing the floor. Use your other hand to turn your palm further until you feel a stretch.
Hold for 5 seconds then return to the starting position.
Repeat times, per day.
Start in a sitting position with your elbow at your waist.
Turn your palm up so it is facing the ceiling. Use your other hand to turn your palm further until you feel a stretch.
Hold for 5 seconds then return to the starting position.
Repeat times, per day.
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Disclaimer
Please note: this is a generic information sheet relating to care at Sheffield Children’s NHS FT. These details may not reflect treatment at other hospitals. This information is not intended as a substitute for professional medical care. Always follow your healthcare professionals’ instructions. If this resource relates to medicines, please read it alongside the medicine manufacturer’s patient information leaflet. If this information has been translated into another language from English, efforts have been made to maintain accuracy, but there may still be some translation errors. If you are unsure about any of the guidance in this resource or have specific questions about how it relates to your child, always ask your healthcare professional for further advice.
Resource number: PY79
Resource Type: Article
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