Journal of Hand Therapy
Volume 19, Issue 2 , Pages 72-81, April 2006

Clinical Biomechanics of the Elbow

  • Margary Lockard, PT, PhD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationCorrespondence and reprint requests to Margary Lockard, PT, PhD, Department of Physical Therapy, Temple University, 3307 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19140

Department of Physical Therapy, Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Abstract 

This paper describes the biomechanics of the articulations of the elbow joint that is relevant to therapists who design rehabilitation programs for patients following injuries or surgeries to the elbow. Individual and combined joint movements required for function such as activities of daily living are discussed, including normal arthrokinematics and the components that contribute to joint stability. The strain behavior of the nerves that cross the elbow is also reviewed. Therapists will understand the complexities of the biomechanics of the elbow that is necessary to design safe and effective rehabilitation programs.

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PII: S0894-1130(06)00044-5

doi:10.1197/j.jht.2006.02.004

Journal of Hand Therapy
Volume 19, Issue 2 , Pages 72-81, April 2006

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