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3.3.15. Therapy for the pronator teres, ulnar head and the pronator quadratus.

Starting Position: P: Supine; elbow flexed approx-imately 90°.

T: Sitting on couch, right side against P's right side.

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

Fig. 47 a. Starting Position.

Procedurę: Using this grip, T gradually and maximally supinates Ps forearm.

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. 47 b. Finał Position.