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Ulnar Nerve Entrapment Exercises Pdf

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Here are some examples of exercises for you to try. The exercises may be suggested for a condition or for rehabilitation. Start each exercise slowly. Ease off the exercises if you start to . • Slowly introduce Isometric exercises o Begin with elbow flexed o Progress to elbow extension • –Avoid resistive wrist activity for first 3 4 weeks o Grip strengthening (tennis ball squeeze) o . Perform these exercises IN THE EXACT ORDER (1 6) that is shown on this page. Perform these exercises ______ times each _____ times a day. Take your arm out straight in front of you at . Ulnar Nerve Exercises – Hand. Perform only those exercises specified. Do them slowly. Do repetitions times per day. 1. Spread fingers and thumb apart. Hold seconds. Bring fingers and thumb tightly together. Hold seconds. 2. Bend fingers at the large joints of the hand, keeping the smaller joints straight. Hold seconds. • Slowly introduce Isometric exercises o Begin with elbow flexed o Progress to elbow extension • –Avoid resistive wrist activity for first 3 4 weeks o Grip strengthening (tennis ball squeeze) o Ice before & after rehab exercises o Three times a week for 6 – 8 weeks • Edema Control THEN, IF ELBOW IS PAIN FREE MAY BEGIN. The ulnar nerve is one of three nerves which make the hand work and feel. The ulnar nerve is responsible for approximately 50% of our hand strength. The most common site of compression of the nerve is the inside portion of the elbow—the cubital tunnel. Ulnar nerve compression at the wrist is less common than at the elbow. Compression at.