The exercises, which are performed in the course of rehabilitation measures after a torn ligament at the elbow, serve to restore the strength and mobility of the joint as quickly as possible. This should guarantee that the patients can resume everyday activities as soon as possible and, if desired, return to a sport.
Exercises
Stretching of the elbow joint: Stand straight and upright. The affected arm hangs down from the body. Make a fist with the hand of the injured arm, drawing it towards the body.
Now grasp the fist with the hand of the healthy arm and pull it upwards. The elbow remains stretched, so you should feel a stretch. Hold this for 15 seconds.
2 passes. Stretching of the elbow joint: Stand in front of a table top and support the hand of the injured arm so that the fingertips are facing your body. The arm remains stretched during the exercise, so you should now feel a stretch on the front of the forearm and on the back of the elbow.
Hold the tension for 15 seconds. 2 repetitions. Strengthening of the elbow: Stand in front of a wall at a distance of about 50cm.
Now perform slow and controlled push-ups against the wall. Do 3 times 10 repetitions. As an enhancement, normal push-ups can be performed in the further course of the therapy.
Strengthening and stability: Take a light weight in the hand of the injured arm. Angle the arm at the elbow joint 90°. The upper arm is now close to the body, while the lower arm points forward.
Now lift the arm sideways so that the upper arm and shoulder form a straight line. Return to the starting position and do 15 repetitions. Strengthening and coordination Go to the quadruped position.
Now lift the right arm at an angle to the side. Hold this position for 15 seconds and then change sides. 3 repetitions per side.
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- Stretching of the elbow joint: Stand straight and upright. The affected arm hangs down from the body. Make a fist with the hand of the injured arm, drawing it towards the body.
Now grasp the fist with the hand of the healthy arm and pull it upwards. The elbow remains stretched, so you should feel a stretch. Hold this for 15 seconds.
2 passes.
- Stretching of the elbow joint: Stand in front of a table top and support the hand of the injured arm so that the fingertips are pointing towards your body. The arm remains stretched during the exercise, so you should now feel a stretch on the front of the forearm and on the back of the elbow. Hold the tension for 15 seconds.
2 repetitions.
- Strengthening the elbow: Stand in front of a wall at a distance of about 50cm. Now perform slow and controlled push-ups against the wall. Do 3 times 10 repetitions.
As an enhancement, normal push-ups can be performed in the further course of the therapy.
- Strengthening and stability: Take a light weight in the hand of the injured arm. Angle the arm at the elbow joint 90°. The upper arm is now close to the body, while the forearm points forward.
Now lift the arm sideways so that the upper arm and shoulder form a straight line. Return to the starting position and do 15 repetitions.
- Strengthening and coordination Go to the four-footed stand. Now raise your right arm at an angle to the side. Hold this position for 15 seconds and then change sides. 3 repetitions per side.
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