Assisted Triceps Stretch | Assisted stretch in 3D
Assisted Triceps Stretch: supine, back of the upper arm and shoulder. Preparation, 4 movement phases, points to check and cautions, with a 3D model you can pause and rotate.
Position and focus
Supine · Back of the upper arm and shoulder
An assisted stretch for the back of the upper arm and shoulder, observing contact, stabilisation and compensation separately.
Starting position
The client lies supine with the left arm raised towards the head and the elbow bent. The trainer stands on the left side and places the hands on the back of the elbow and the wrist.
Movement phases
1. Support the arm
Keep the elbow bent and take the weight of the arm.
2. Guide the elbow up
Supporting the wrist and keeping the elbow bent, guide the elbow towards the head.
3. Check the response
Check for a stretch at the back of the upper arm and any pain in the shoulder.
4. Return the arm
Keep supporting the arm as you lower it.
What the trainer checks
Check that the lower back is not arching and that there is no pain at the front of the shoulder.
Instructor information
Trainer position
Stand on the client's left (the side shown in the 3D) with your feet apart front to back, at a height that suits the table. Move by shifting your body weight rather than holding with the arms alone.
Contact and support
Place the hands on the back of the elbow (the lower end of the upper arm) and on the wrist.
Stabilisation
Keep the elbow bent at the same angle.
Compensation
Arching of the lower back, shrugging of the shoulder.
Easier option
Reduce the range and let the weight of the leg or arm rest on a cushion or the table. Go back to checking a pain-free starting position.
Cues and consent
Tell the client where you will touch and which way you will move, and say, 'Tell me straight away if you feel any pain or discomfort.' Confirm consent before touching and before moving.
Stop criteria
Return to the starting position immediately if the client reports sharp pain, numbness, weakness, a pinching feeling in the joint, dizziness, shortness of breath or anxiety, or asks to stop.
Caution
Work within your qualifications, contract and studio procedures, and check medical history, medication and any pain before starting. This is not a substitute for diagnosis or treatment. Do not perform unfamiliar techniques from the 3D alone.
These English notes describe a prototype model. Stretch and foam roller lessons have not yet been reviewed by the supervising instructors. They are not medical advice or an individual exercise prescription.
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