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Elbow Flexion AROM

Elbow Flexion AROM: start and finish positions
Start and finish positions. Photographs by BoneArc.

How to do it

Sit with your arm resting at your side, elbow straight. Bend your elbow to bring your hand up toward your shoulder as far as you can, then slowly lower back down.

Body region
Elbow
Position
Seated
Equipment
No equipment
Recovery phase
Early recovery
Purpose
Range Of Motion

Used in home programs for

  • Cubital Tunnel Release
  • Elbow Osteoarthritis
  • Proximal Humerus ORIF
  • UCL Reconstruction

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