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3.3.1.

Therapy for the brachialis.

Starting Position: P: Supine; right arm and forearm both flexed approximately 90° to relax biceps. T: Standing facing P’s right side.

Grip: T’s right hand grips medial side of P’s forearm just above wrist. T’s left hand stabilizes P’s upper arm at dorsal side just above the elbow.

Fig. 33 a. Starting Position.

Procedurę: Using this grip, T gradually and fully extends at P’s elbow.

Stimulation of Antagonists: T retains grip. T then asks P to continue extending forearm. and resists that extension with right arm (T’s left hand still stabilizes P's arm) to stimulate P's antagonists.

Fig. 33 b. Finał Position.

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