Difficulty straightening your elbow, AKA elbow extension, is a common issue after stroke, often due to muscle weakness and spasticity. This workout walks through 5 gentle stretches and exercises to help you improve elbow extension with only a towel needed!

➡ Check out this arm/hand stretching routine for spasticity that may also be helpful:    • Arm & Hand Stretches for Spasticity A...  

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Time Stamps:
00:00 Intro
0:29 Set 1 Exercise 1: Elbow Extension Stretch
01:39 Set 1 Exercise 2: Weight Bearing
02:33 Set 1 Exercise 3: Lying Elbow Extension
03:41 Set 1 Exercise 4: Towel Slides
04:38 Set 1 Exercise 5: Active Elbow Extension
06:00 Set 2 Exercise 1: Elbow Extension Stretch
07:06 Set 2 Exercise 2: Weight Bearing
08:04 Set 2 Exercise 3: Lying Elbow Extension
09:03 Set 2 Exercise 4: Towel Slides
10:01 Set 2 Exercise 5: Active Elbow Extension
11:10 Outro



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