How to exercise after elbow surgery

How to carry out rehabilitation training after elbow surgery requires a professional doctor to develop a training program according to the patient’s specific situation. Common exercises include elbow mobility training and elbow stability training. 1. Elbow joint mobility training: common example is elbow flexion and extension exercise training. Early patients need to perform passive exercises with the help of a rehabilitation therapist, and gradually transition to assisted or active exercises. This training can effectively improve the blood circulation around the elbow joint, prevent elbow stiffness, and improve the flexibility of flexion and extension. 2. Elbow joint stability training (1) Elbow flexion and extension resistance exercise training: common example is elbow dumbbell flexion and extension resistance training, elbow sandbag flexion and extension resistance exercise training. Usually, it needs to be carried out on the basis of good shoulder joint function and lateral stabilization of the elbow joint. It can effectively enhance the muscle strength of biceps, brachioradialis and triceps, and strengthen the anterior and posterior stability of shoulder joint. (2) Rubber band training: the patient sits on a chair, both eyes looking straight ahead, feet apart and shoulder width, the right hand palm hanging a rubber band, shoulder joint is in the position of straightening or flexion, elbow joint is in the position of flexion or straightening, forward force to pull open the rubber band, alternating hands. The training can enhance the muscle strength of biceps, triceps and other muscles, and strengthen the lateral stability of the shoulder joint. It is recommended that patients under the guidance of a professional doctor for treatment, do not blindly exercise on their own to avoid adverse consequences.