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2.3.6A.

Therapy for the triceps brachii, long head.

Starting Position: P: Sitting; shoulder fully flexed and adducted with elbow flexed. T: Standing facing P’s left side, or behind P if P’s shoulder has restricted flexion.

Grip: T’s right hand grips P’s forearm above the wrist. T’s left hand stabilizes lateral side of P’s shoulder. (When T stands behind P, T’s left hand grips P’s forearm above the wrist. T's right hand stabilizes P’s upper arm above the elbow).

Fig. 18 a. Starting Position.

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

Stimulation of Antagonists: T retains grip. T then asks P to move further in the direction of stretching, and resists that movement to stimulate P's antagonists.

Notę: If T has difficulty stabilizing P, procedurę may be performed with P lying on side; see following techniąue, therapy 2.3.6B, p. 36.

Fig. 18 b. Finał Position.

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