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Band Elbow Extension

Band Elbow Extension: start and finish positions
Start and finish positions. Photographs by BoneArc.

How to do it

Stand facing a door with a band anchored at hand height. Hold the band with your elbow bent and tucked at your side, then straighten your elbow to press your hand down and back against the band. Return slowly to the bent-elbow start.

Body region
Elbow
Position
Standing
Equipment
Band
Recovery phase
Mid recovery
Purpose
Strengthening

Used in home programs for

  • Elbow Osteoarthritis
  • Proximal Humerus ORIF
  • UCL Reconstruction

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