CyberPT Physical Therapy Forum : Therapy for arm with motor neurondamage http://www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 06:37:24 +0000 Wed, 19 Aug 2009 15:46:41 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 11.03 360 www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=463 <![CDATA[CyberPT Physical Therapy Forum]]> http://www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/forum_images/pt_logo.gif http://www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/ <![CDATA[Therapy for arm with motor neurondamage : Our user asked: &#034;I had cervicalfusion...]]> http://www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/forum_posts.asp?TID=463&PID=529&title=therapy-for-arm-with-motor-neurondamage#529 Author: Ask a PT
Subject: 463
Posted: Aug 19 2009 at 3:46pm

Our user asked: "I had cervicalfusion c3-c7. My left arm was not functioning. I am unable to raise my arm or bend my elbow using my biceps. I can partially lift my arm using other muscles. What kind of excercise or therapy will bring the nerve back?I have no pain."
 
Ask a PT Response: "In general it is estimated that axonal nerve regeneration occurs at 1 mm per day. Therefore, recovery from an injury such as yours will require much time. Meanwhile, for a condition similiar to yours, I would have my patients work on performing active assisted range of motion exercises utilizing there uninvolved extremity to assist and having them perform isometric exercises. Good luck with your recovery."
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