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3.3.11.

Therapy for the flexor carpi ulnaris.

Starting Position: P: Supine; arm flexed approx-imately 90° and fully laterally rotated; forearm flexed and fully supinated; hand in fuli dorsal and radial flexion. T: standing facing P's right side.

Grip: T's right hand grips the proximal part of P's palm and fingers, holding the fingers fully flexed. T’s left hand stabilizes P’s elbow at the dorsal side.

Fig. 43 a. Starting Position.

Procedurę: Using this grip, T gradually and fully extends at P’s elbow and simultaneously pushes the forearm in the ulnar direction.

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. 43 b. Finał Position.

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