Question 7 of the Spasticity App Test

Here as a reminder: The seventh video of the Spasticity app, based on which you decided whether you answered the question with green, yellow or red.

Elbow movement while sitting or lying down: Please sit or lie down relaxed while your elbow is stretched and bent three times at one-second intervals. Does your assistant feel slight or strong muscular resistance? Please remember that this movement should only be performed in a pain-free area.

Perform the exercises in this order:

❶ Stretching exercise

❷ Activation exercise

❶ Stretching exercise for elbow flexors

This stretching exercise is performed in a sitting position. Cross your legs and lean your upper body forward. Place your elbow on the opposite knee. Grasp your wrist with the other hand, stretch the elbow, and, if possible, turn the palm downwards. You are performing the stretch correctly when you feel a slight pull, but no pain, in the front of the upper arm.

➤ Remain in this stretching position for at least 3 minutes before performing the activation exercise.

❷ Elbow flexor activation exercise

This exercise is best performed standing but can also be done sitting in front of a wall. Mark a target point on the wall in front of you at nose height. It is important that the distance between the wall and your feet is as large as possible, so you can reach the target marker with your arm outstretched. Begin the movement with your hand at your nose or in front of your chest, keeping the elbow held up at the side. Move your hand to the target marker and back as often and quickly as you can within 20 seconds.

➤ To repeat the activation exercise, return to the stretching position and hold it again for at least 3 minutes. You can perform the entire stretch-activation exercise block several times a day.

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