Physical therapy for the elbow focuses on restoring movement, strengthening muscles, and alleviating pain related to injuries or conditions like tennis elbow. Exercises may include range of motion exercises, strengthening exercises with resistance bands or weights, and stretches targeting the forearm and wrist muscles.
Elbow Flexion/Extension: Gradually increasing the ability to bend and straighten the elbow.
Wrist Flexion/Extension: Improving wrist movement to support elbow function.
Forearm Pronation/Supination: Working the muscles that rotate the forearm.
Resistance Band Exercises: Using bands to provide resistance during exercises like pulling the band apart.
Dumbbell Curls: Strengthening the biceps and brachialis muscles.
