elbow arthroscopy rehab

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   Our user asked: "It has been three weeks since i had elbow arthroscopy to clear it of debriment and release the capsule. Now that I am working at home on regaining my extension, I wanted to know is it safe to supinate my forearm and then extend it to stretch out the elbow? Or, must I keep the forearm in a neutral position if I am performing extension stretches?"

Ask a PT Response: "No- there are no restrictions for either a volar or dorsal release proximally. For a DRUJ (distal radial ulnar joint) capsular release, you just have to make sure you are maintaining a balance between the pro/sup stretch. 

Nevertheless, it is always a good idea to consult with your surgeon or therapist prior to deviating from any plan of care."

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	Our user asked: "It has been three weeks since i had elbow arthroscopy to clear it of debriment and release the capsule. Now that I am working at home on regaining my extension, I wanted to know is it safe to supinate my forearm and then extend it to stretch out the elbow? Or, must I keep the forearm in a neutral position if I am performing extension stretches?" Ask a PT Response: "No- there are no restrictions for either a volar or dorsal release proximally. For a DRUJ (distal radial ulnar joint) capsular release, you just have to make sure you are maintaining a balance between the pro/sup stretch. Nevertheless, it is always a good idea to consult with your surgeon or therapist prior to deviating from any plan of care."

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