Do an exercise to help straighten your elbow.This exercise strengthens the muscles that straighten the elbow. You can perform this exercise 2 to 3 times a day (once in the morning, in the afternoon and at bedtime).
Lie on your back with arms resting at the sides and put a rolled towel under the affected elbow.
Bend the affected elbow and move the hand up toward the shoulder. Keep the elbow resting on the towel.
Hold for 10 seconds.
Straighten the elbow and hold for 10 seconds.
Slowly repeat 10 to 15 times.
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Get your elbow to straighten out.This exercise strengthens the muscles that straighten the elbow (helps in getting up from a lying position). You can perform this exercise 2 to 3 times a day (once in the morning, in the afternoon and at bedtime).
Sit on a firm surface. Put the affected forearm flat on a surface with palm facing down. Place a firm pillow under the elbow.
Lean your weight onto the bent elbow in a slow manner. You may need someone to assist you in order to maintain your balance.
Push your hand down against the support surface while straightening the elbow and sitting upright.
Slowly allow the elbow to bend while returning the forearm to the support surface.
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Do exercises that are focused on your hands and wrists.These exercises improve strength and range of motion in the wrist. You can perform these exercises 2 to 3 times a day (once in the morning, in the afternoon and at bedtime). These are:
Exercise 1: Hold weights in both hands. Bend the elbows at a 90 degree angle. Turn the palms up and down 10 times.
Exercise 2: Hold weights in both hands. Bend the elbows at a 90 degree angle. Lift the wrists up and down while keeping the elbows still. Repeat 10 times.