Tennis/Golfers Elbow Injury Kit Exercise Illustrations and Instructions
"Tennis and Golfers Elbow" are injuries termed lateral / medial epicondylitis.
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These are injuries to the tendons and muscles
of the forearm attaching to the elbow incurred from traumatic strain, overuse or repetitive stress activity involving the wrist or elbow.

This condition affects millions of people
causing pain, weakness and tightness to the forearm muscles thus hindering movement with activities.

Each component of the Tennis / Golfers Elbow Injury Kit aids in the management and recovery of injured forearm muscles.

  • The Massager promotes muscle relaxation and increased circulation.
  • The Magnetic Forearm Brace reduces stress to the forearm to relieve muscle pain and improve circulation.
  • The Stretch Band is used to strengthen weak-injured muscles of the elbow and forearm.
Precautions and Disclaimers
Use this product as part of your formal rehabilitation program. This product does not replace the need for a physical therapist or a doctor. Consult your physician if pain or inflammation persists.

Massager: Massage for 2-4 minutes / 4 times per day
Hold the dome of the massager in the palm of your hand; place the elliptical pressure points over the forearm.
Slowly and firmly slide the massager over the tight muscles starting from just past the elbow traveling sown the muscles of the forearm.

The massager will release cross fibers of the muscles to enhance circulation for improved muscle health.

MAGNE Systems Magnetic Support:
Recommended to wear 4-6 hrs / day, during the active part of the work day and always during exercise or sport.

Place the magnetic strip over the painful region of the forearm muscle closest to elbow. Only gentle to medium pressure is needed to brace the forearm tendons. To much pressure will cause hand numbness. The brace will disperse stress and vibration from the forearm tendons during all activity.


Stretch Band:

The stretch band provides medium to heavy resistance during exercises.
Perform exercises up to 3x daily.



EXERCISE GUIDELINES
Follow all guidelines carefully.

Controlled movement is essential for proper muscle training.
A complete range of motion is necessary to effectively train the injured muscles;
Use a light grip and move slowly through the exercise movement.


ESSENTIAL STRENGTHENING AND STRETCHING EXERCISES

Strengthening: 15- 20 repetitions / 3 sets Stretches: Hold 30 seconds / repeat 3x
Allow 15 seconds between each set/ stretch

Stretching Exercises
Rest arm straight on a table or off your knee with the wrist over the edge.
Hold stretch for 30 seconds and repeat 3x. Three sessions/day.

(1) (2A)(2B)

Extension Stretch(1) : Palm up; Using the opposite hand, put pressure over the palm/fingers bending the wrist back until a stretch is felt on underside of the forearm.

Flexion Stretch : Palm down; Using the opposite hand, put pressure over the top of the wrist/fingers until you feel a stretch over the outside part of the forearm. Rest Forarm over table (2A) or over Knee(2B)

 

Wrist/Forearm Exercises
Controlled movement is essential for best results. 20x/3 sets.


Forearm Exercise Positioning:

Rest your forearm on a table or along your leg while sitting.
Hang the wrist off the edge of the table or knee to add support to the forearm.
Elbow can be slightly bent. Hold the Band lightly in your hand with the other
end anchored to the floor under your foot.

Wrist Flexion/Extension

Flexion (images on right) : Palm up with arm resting on table. Hold band lightly and move the wrist up and down in a controlled motion. Remember to move through a full range of motion. The wrist and forearm may shake due to lack of muscle motor control. 20x/3 sets

Extension (images below) : Start with palm down; repeat movements as above.
Extension


Wrist Pronation / Supination:
Only the wrist rotates during Supination and Pronation; elbow and shoulder do not

Pronation: Palm up; hold band with tale on the thumb side of the hand. Rotate the palm counterclockwise with the right hand or clockwise with the left hand.
Repeat: 20x/3 sets. Slow, controlled movement


Supination: Palm down; hold band with tale on the thumb side of the hand. Rotate wrist clockwise with the right hand or counter -clockwise with the left hand.
Repeat: 20x/3 sets.
Slow, controlled movement





Digit Strengthening:


Extension/Abduction:Wrap a rubber band lightly around all fingers. Spread fingers apart against the resistance of the rubber band, return to start with all fingers touching together.

 

 



Shoulder Exercises
Controlled movement is recommended for best results. 20x/3 sets.
Shoulder Exercise Positioning: The Band is anchored to a door handle or other stable object at hip height. Light tension should be present upon start of all exercises. See below.

Rotator Cuff Internal/External Rotation Positioning
Stand with arm by your side and elbow bent to 90 degrees. Anchor the band to a door handle or similar.

Internal Rotation: The band should be perpendicular to the wrist and pulling away from the body. Rotate the shoulder inwards across your chest thus increasing tension on the band. Control the tension as the arm rotates in and out away from body.






ExternalRotation: The band should be perpendicular to the wrist pulling across the body. Rotate the shoulder outwards, return to start position with a controlled motion.
Repetitions:
Repeat 20x/3 sets; you should feel muscle fatique after the second set of 20 reps.

 

 



D1 / D2 Diagonal Movement Patterns
These neuromuscular exercises train muscles that the body naturally uses for synchronized movement.

D2 Positioning: Standing, wrist in front of your opposite pocket. i.e.- right hand over left front pocket and vice-versa.

D2 Action: Keep a fixed elbow position bent to 30 degrees, bring the arm diagonally out and across your chest and end with the arm at shoulder height away from the body, simulating a back punch. Repeat 20x/3 sets.

 

 

D1 Positioning: Standing with your arm one foot away from your side and palm facing forward. Elbow bent to 30 degrees.

D1 Action: Bring your arm up across the chest toward your opposite shoulder, as if patting yourself on the back. Repeat 20x/3 sets.


 


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