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3.2.1.

Therapy for the triceps brachii, media! and lateral heads and the anconeus.

Starting Position: P: Supine; arm slightly abducted withelbowflexed. T: Standing, right side against P.

Grip: T’s left hand grips dorsal side of P's forearm just above wrist. T’s right hand stabilizes P"s upper arm just below the shoulder.

Fig. 32 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.

Fig. 32 b. Finał Position.

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