Restoring Elbow Extension and Flexion Mobility after Surgery | Tim Keeley | Physio REHAB

[@julie-anngillitt6033]

How soon after surgery can you do these exercises? :))

[@LghTsKnJames]

Fractured my distal humerus, had surgery 2 weeks ago and nervous to start this. Feels weird not being able to straighten my elbow.

[@physiorehab]

Be guided by your physio on when you start them

[@titangaming655]

How are you now hope you reply

[@pramsden906]

Hi Tim - impressed by detail in your video. I'm 8 wks post-op broken elbow and keen to get back as much ROM as possible; particularly extn. Can you tell me rating (llbs/Kgs) of the blue power band you're using in the vid please? Many thanks Phil

[@physiorehab]

Hi Phil. Blue powerband and details can be found here: shop.physiorehab.com/products/power-band-blue-x-heavy

[@NinetiesGuy]

Thanks for this. I fractured my elbow around 15 years ago and never really got back to full extension after surgery. Will these exercises have the same effectiveness after all that time or is my ROM likely fixed where it is at this point?

[@physiorehab]

You can only try it!

[@coreyaulton]

Did it work? I’m 4 years and wondering if my ROM is fixed or is fixable

[@CindaMurphyRealEstate]

@@coreyaulton same

[@bellemusique8449]

​@@coreyaulton my son will go under anesthesia for a manual straightening of his arm.

[@coreyaulton]

@@bellemusique8449 how does that work please, it’s been about 4 years now since I had my accident and I was only able to get my ROM to about 40-45 degrees from straight so it’s still pretty bent

[@Tinaganjr]

How many weeks to excercise mobility sir after dislocate elbow?

[@annaohare100]

Brilliant

[@physiorehab]

😄

[@Ramanandsharma81]

Which is name of this band & how can I purchase this

[@physiorehab]

Easy! Head to our online shop shop.physiorehab.com

[@quanbui1809]

Mr. Keeley do you have anything for limited forearm supination due to back to back elbow surgery and a fractured ulna

[@physiorehab]

There are stretches and exercises in our library at physiorehab.com

[@sheriff05haiti16]

Thanks for this, so I need the extension in my arm inferior but my elbow not move 4years ago I would like if possible what I move

[@physiorehab]

Huh?

[@thebestisblessed3435]

Fractured my radial bone 6 month ago and cant straighten my arm or flex the bicep, any tips on how to get my arm back to fully functional?

[@physiorehab]

Jump into the Physio for manual mobilisation if the home stretches are not enough

[@coreyaulton]

I’m 4 years post op and I want to fix my extension on my elbow, would it still be possible 4 years prior

[@aksharparekh1868]

Upto how much time after distal humerus fracture full range of motion can be achieved? I've heard that after few months it's not possible to regain full range, so what's the time limit

[@CindaMurphyRealEstate]

I don’t have that tall metal overhead structure. Is there an “at home” setup suggestion? I broke my olecranon off and it’s being held to the ulna by an L shaped pin. I have had tricep tendinitis in it since the injury four years ago, but I have made some progress there during this last month. What seems more stubborn is that last 10° of extension. Very sharp pain and very painful to bend again once extended. The whole joint is weak due to the atrophy from avoidance. Any idea how long it takes to get that extension back? Also, I hate to have the pen removed, thinking that it’s the problem only to find out, it wasn’t.

[@physiorehab]

Try rigging it up over a door and closing the door so it doesn't pull out. Have you had the physio mobilise to increase the joint ROM?

[@spandangle334]

Hi iv had plate and pins put in back in november ... they put me up for physio but even after 2 check ups at the hospital iv still not heard from the physio team ..anyway iv done it all my self but i cant get the last bit of range ie cant lock out my elbows ..id say 10 - 15 degrees trouble is i box and work out ..iv been back pumping iron for 3 months but my left tricep is garbage as i cant get it to pump as i cant get full extention also i need it straight to throw jabs ... any ideas ???? Dr said they will look at removing the plate in about 9 months but they give no advice on if ill get the range back after the plates removed... i still get pain when im working out but its just about barable ... he said its coz iv got the plate still in ... its frustrating as theres so many exercises i cant do because i cant lock out my elbows/ arms ... the arm is strong im curling the same weight as my good arm .... iv tried tretching it the same way i did when i only had about 20° range ....i kept doing the stretches your videos showed with the band but its now that last bit it feels like the elbows locked out but it locked out 15° to early if that makes sense .... if i stretch any harder it hurts and feels like i might bend the plate ... the 90° degree end thats folded around the elbow joint ..any info would be appreciated mate

[@physiorehab]

You may need some hands on to get the last bit, and another 3-6 months of stretching and strengthening into extension. Have a look at the other elbow surgery video a while back

[@priyasiva256]

Thankyou for this video. I got my radial headprothesis done 6 weeks back and also got the plates removed form my ulnar. I am doing exercises daily , but last 10-15 degrees of both flexion and extension is stuck. Can I start these exercises now?

[@physiorehab]

Best consult your physio as I have not seen your elbow not tested it

[@Alyssa684]

Hey Tim! Awhile back I fell bouldering and sprained my elbow MCL. It’s almost better but if I flex my elbow, place my palm on the same side’s chest and press, it hurts a lot. Is that because I’m putting my elbow in maximum flexion which stretches the tricep and puts tension on the MCL? I’ve been doing the banded traction you’ve demonstrated, SMR wrist flexors, 3 and 4 way stretches, wrist extension curls, and banded supinated reverse punches. Any other suggestions?

[@physiorehab]

Probably healing and strengthening to go but you may have some dysfunction in there now. Maybe seek good sports physio advice

[@AshutoshSingh-kb3cm]

Its been 6 months after injury and cast removal. I had ligament tears. Im doing exercises daily but have not been able to acheive full range of motion. Should i keep trying? Is there any hope?

[@physiorehab]

Never say never!

[@akankshayadav3965]

Are you recovered? Please reply.. How much time will it take to cure

[@bhargavimn9932]

​@@akankshayadav3965 and what about you

[@Tinaganjr]

Its 4 weeks before i dislocate my arm , its the rigth time to excercise of mobility sir??

[@physiorehab]

Is but this ex maybe too advance at 4 weeks