Thrower’s elbow – Step 2

Rehabilitation starts with the exercises in Step 1. When the exercises can be performed without pain, rehabilitation starts on the next step.

How often and for how long should I train? Training frequency and duration are individual. Start with about 3 repetitions per workout. exercise and at least 3 times a week. Slowly increase the number of repetitions and load without exceeding the pain threshold

Do I have to do the whole program every time? No, you can divide the exercises into different days. The most important thing is to exercise regularly and gradually increase the intensity

Instruction

Read the full instruction for rehabilitation here

The time in minutes indicates the time distribution between stretching, balance and strength if you train for one hour.
Whether you train for one hour or 10 minutes, for example, is adapted to your starting point – and can be increased over time.

Condition

Unlimited: Cycling and running

Stretching

10 minutes of each training session

Place the working arm behind your neck with the elbow bent. Using your free hand, pull behind the elbow of the working arm so that the elbow is pressed against the opposite shoulder, creating a gradually increasing stretch. Hold the stretch for 20 seconds. Repeat the exercise on the other side.

Stand in a doorframe or similar. Extend your arm slightly behind you and place your hand against the doorframe. Press your arms inwards against the frame so that you feel a gradually increasing stretch across the front of your shoulders. Hold the stretch for 20 seconds, then move your arm up and down the door frame and repeat the stretch so that different parts of the muscles are stretched.

Stand with your arm stretched out at your side, your hand slightly clenched. Rotate your arm so that your thumb is turned inwards and as far back as possible. Then bend your wrist as far as possible so that the back of your hand is facing downwards and you feel a stretch on the outside of your elbow. Hold the stretch for 20 seconds. Relax for 5 seconds.

Stand with your arms slightly out to the sides and your palms facing forwards. Bring your shoulder blades together (imagine you’re holding a pencil between them). Hold the position for 10 seconds. Relax for 10 seconds.

Sit on a chair with your arms stretched out behind your back and your hands clasped together. Immediately lift your arms backwards and upwards, so that you feel a gradually increasing stretch across the front of your shoulders. Hold the stretch for 20 seconds. Relax for 20 seconds.

Stand with your working arm held in front of your body. Use your free hand to press behind the elbow of your working arm so that the elbow is pushed towards the opposite shoulder, creating a gradually increasing stretch on the outside of the shoulder and upper arm. Hold the stretch for 20 seconds. Repeat the exercise on the other side.

Stand with your arms hanging down at your sides and your elbows bent at 90 degrees. Reach forward with your palms facing upwards. Rotate your arms outwards as far as possible and then back in front of your stomach.

Strength

50 minutes of each training session

“Standing push-ups”. Stand with your arms outstretched and both hands on the wall. Slowly bend your arms so that your face comes close to the wall. Slowly straighten your arms again.

Secure an exercise band above head height. Stand with your side facing the exercise band. Grasp the band with your working arm, keeping your elbow straight, your upper arm at a 90-degree angle to your body, and your hand above shoulder level. Pull your arm downwards and inwards in front of your stomach. Hold the tension for a few seconds, then slowly return your arm to the starting position.

Stand with the resistance band under your foot. Grasp the band with the hand on your working arm. The back of your hand should be facing forwards. Slowly move your working arm backwards and upwards so that the band is taut. Hold the tension for a few seconds, then lower your arm again.

Attach an exercise band at shoulder height. Stand facing the band. Hold the resistance band in your working arm with your upper arm at a 90-degree angle to your body and your elbow bent, so that your forearm is pointing towards the resistance band. Pull slowly backwards to stretch the band. Hold the stretch for a few seconds and slowly return your arm to the starting position. Your elbow should remain bent throughout the exercise.

Attach an exercise band at table height. Kneel at a table with your face towards the exercise band. Your shoulder should be level with the table, with your upper arm resting on it and your palm facing the tabletop. Grasp the band with your hand. Slowly move your forearm upwards and backwards so that the band tightens. Hold the tension for a few seconds and slowly lower your arm back onto the table. The back of your hand should face the ceiling/backwards throughout the exercise.

Attach an exercise band at table height. Kneel at a table with your back facing the exercise band. Your shoulder should be level with the table, with your upper arm resting on it. Rotate your upper arm upwards and backwards. Grasp the band with your hand. The back of your hand should be facing backwards. Slowly move your upper arm forwards so that the band tightens until your hand is on the table. Hold the tension for a few seconds and slowly return your arm to the starting position. The back of your hand faces the ceiling/backwards throughout the exercise.

Attach an exercise band at elbow height. Stand with the working arm furthest from the band and grasp the band with the hand on the working arm. Keep your elbow bent at a 90-degree angle and held close to your body throughout the exercise. Your forearm and hand should rest against your stomach. Rotate your forearm out to the side so that the band is taut, and hold the tension for a few seconds before slowly returning your arm to the starting position.

Secure an exercise band at elbow height. Stand with the arm you are exercising closest to the band and grasp the band with the hand on that arm. Keep your elbow bent at a 90-degree angle and held close to your body throughout the exercise. Rotate your forearm inwards in front of your stomach so that the resistance band is stretched, and hold the tension for a few seconds before slowly returning your arm to the starting position.

Sit at a table with, for example, a hammer in your hand. Rest your arm on the table and hold your hand over the edge. Slowly rotate your forearm from side to side.