You have been treated for an elbow or wrist injury. You have had a thorough examination and are now considered fit to be discharged. The following exercises will aid your recovery.
Analgesia advice
This type of injury can be painful, especially for the first couple of days. The pain can be treated with paracetamol and/or ibuprofen.
Always check the manufacturer’s instructions when using over the counter medication.
Elbow range of movement (ROM) exercise
Sitting or standing holding the wrist of the injured arm. Bend the injured elbow with assistance from your good arm to the stretch. Hold for 15 seconds. Straighten the elbow to the stretch or point of pain. Hold for 15 seconds. Repeat 3 times 5 per day.
Wrist ROM exercise
Rest your forearm on a table with your hand relaxed off the edge. Lift your hand towards you with your fingers relaxed. Hold at stretch for 10 seconds. Then let your hand drop and push down towards floor. Hold at stretch for 15 seconds. Repeat 3 times 5 per day. You can use your good hand to increase the stretch. Remember to keep all your fingers moving as much as possible.
Wrist and elbow exercise
Resting your forearm on a table with your elbow bent, alternately turn palm up facing the ceiling and down to the stretch or point of pain. Keep your shoulder and body still. Hold for 15 seconds. Repeat 3 times 5 per day.
Shoulder ROM exercise
Sitting with good posture and shoulders relaxed. Lift hand with thumb pointing upwards until elbow is next to your ear. Hold at stretch for 15 seconds. Repeat 3 times 5 per day.
Other people who can give medical advice are:
- Your GP
- 111 Service
- Your Local Pharmacist
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