Radial nerve exercises

Physiotherapy
Gentler movements Service
For video demonstrations of the “Gentler movements” please
click VIDEO LINK next to the exercise description.
Alternatively, if you have a hand held device such as a smart
phone or tablet, download a free ‘QR code reader’ app from your
app store and scan the ‘QR code’ next to the exercise description.
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We recommend waiting until you have a wifi connection.

Pouring water: Start by holding an empty
cup and turn it upside-down as if pouring
out water.
Figure of eight: Stand leaning forwards with
your unaffected hand on a worktop/back of
a chair for support. Swing your affected arm
in a figure of eight, with your palm facing
outwards when across your body and inwards
when away from your body.

VIDEO
LINK
VIDEO
LINK
MICB3259 - pg1

Author: Community Outpatient Physiotherapy - Middlesbrough, Redcar and Cleveland

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Marton Road, Middlesbrough, TS4 3BW. Tel: 01642 850850
Version 1, Issue Date: June 2014, Revision Date: June 2016
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Service
Gentler movements continued
Pump water: Hold your hands together as shown in the
picture. Bring hands up and down in a ‘pumping action’.

VIDEO
LINK

Look at your hand behind your elbow: Attempt to see your hand behind
your elbow, with your arm out to the side. You should aim to see your
fingers and thumb.

VIDEO
LINK
MICB3259 - pg2

Author: Community Outpatient Physiotherapy - Middlesbrough, Redcar and Cleveland

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Marton Road, Middlesbrough, TS4 3BW. Tel: 01642 850850
Version 2, Issue Date: June 2014, Revision Date: June 2016
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Stronger movements Service

Tip please: Look towards

the affected side. Take
your hand behind your Table stretch: Keep the back of
back as if to accept a your hand flat on the table and
backhanded tip. rotate your whole body away.

Back massage:
Massage your back
in a circular motion.
Depending on the
side affected, the
right hand should
circle anti-clockwise,
with the left hand
circling clockwise.
MICB3259 - pg3

Author: Community Outpatient Physiotherapy - Middlesbrough, Redcar and Cleveland

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Marton Road, Middlesbrough, TS4 3BW. Tel: 01642 850850
Version 1, Issue Date: June 2014, Revision Date: June 2016