Recovery

Arms Recovery

Structured rehabilitation, exercises, mobility, recovery timelines and prevention for the arms — all in one place.

Take-Home Guides

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Printable guide

Golfer's Elbow: Strengthening Program

A printable progressive strengthening program for golfer's elbow — grip, wrist and forearm exercises that load the tendon gradually and build back tolerance.

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Printable guide

Tennis Elbow: Strengthening Program

A printable progressive strengthening program for tennis elbow — isometrics first, then light resistance, grip work and a return to activity.

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Recovery Plans

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Injury · IA-UAE-INJ-001

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Carpal tunnel syndrome causes numbness, tingling or weakness in the thumb-side fingers. Learn the typical pattern, what can help, and when to seek care.

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Injury · IA-SHO-INJ-013

Cubital Tunnel Syndrome

Learn why ulnar-nerve irritation at the elbow causes ring-and-little-finger tingling, what may aggravate it and when weakness needs assessment.

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Injury · IA-UAE-INJ-002

De Quervain's Tenosynovitis

De Quervain's tenosynovitis causes pain at the thumb side of the wrist. Learn the typical pattern, practical first steps, and when to get it assessed.

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Injury · IA-SHO-INJ-014

Distal Biceps Tendinopathy and Tear

Understand gradual distal biceps tendon pain versus a sudden tear, including front-elbow pain, bruising and loss of palm-up strength.

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Injury · IA-UAE-INJ-009

Distal Radius Fracture

Learn how distal radius fractures happen, what symptoms suggest a broken wrist, and when to seek prompt assessment.

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Injury · IA-SHO-INJ-015

Elbow Sprain and Dislocation

Understand elbow dislocation, ligament sprains, emergency warning signs and why protected early movement often matters during recovery.

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Injury · IA-UAE-INJ-006

Elbow Osteoarthritis

Understand elbow osteoarthritis, common symptoms, why stiffness can develop and how activity and strength may be adapted.

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Injury · IA-SHO-INJ-016

Golfer’s Elbow (Medial Elbow Tendinopathy)

Learn why golfer’s elbow causes inner-elbow pain, which movements commonly aggravate it, and how graded loading may help.

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Injury · IA-SHO-INJ-017

Olecranon Bursitis

Learn why the bursa at the point of the elbow can swell, how pressure-related bursitis differs from possible infection and when to seek care.

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Injury · IA-UAE-INJ-007

Radial Head Fracture

Learn how radial head fractures happen, what symptoms may suggest one, why motion matters and when an elbow injury needs prompt assessment.

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Injury · IA-UAE-INJ-005

Radial Tunnel Syndrome

Radial tunnel syndrome can cause a deep ache or burning over the outer forearm. Learn how it differs from tennis elbow, what may help, and when to get assessed.

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Injury · IA-UAE-INJ-010

Scaphoid Fracture

Learn why thumb-side wrist pain after a fall may need assessment for a scaphoid fracture, even when swelling is limited.

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Injury · IA-SHO-INJ-018

Tennis Elbow (Lateral Elbow Tendinopathy)

Learn why tennis elbow causes pain outside the elbow, which loads commonly aggravate it, and how graded rehabilitation may help.

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Injury · IA-UAE-INJ-003

TFCC Injury: Ulnar-Sided Wrist Pain

TFCC injury can cause pain on the little-finger side of the wrist, clicking and pain with rotation or gripping. Learn what it means and when to get care.

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Injury · IA-UAE-INJ-011

Thumb Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injury

Learn how a thumb UCL injury happens, why pinch weakness matters, and when a sprain needs assessment.

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Injury · IA-SHO-INJ-019

Triceps Tendinopathy and Tear

Learn how distal triceps tendon irritation differs from a tear, including pain pressing, bruising and loss of elbow-extension strength.

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Injury · IA-UAE-INJ-008

Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injury

Learn how ulnar collateral ligament injuries cause inner-elbow pain, how throwing load can contribute and when assessment is important.

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Injury · IA-UAE-INJ-004

Wrist Sprain

A wrist sprain may cause pain and swelling after a fall or twist. Learn what to do first, how recovery progresses, and when a fracture needs to be ruled out.

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Rehabilitation Guides

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Rehabilitation · IA-UAE-REH-001

General Upper Arm and Elbow Loading Principles

Learn how to adjust grip, range, resistance and training volume when rebuilding an irritated upper arm or elbow.

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Exercises

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Exercises · IA-UAE-EXE-005

Band Triceps Press-Down

Learn a controlled resistance-band triceps press-down with gradual elbow loading guidance.

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Exercises · IA-UAE-EXE-001

Controlled Biceps Curl

Learn how to use a light, controlled biceps curl to rebuild elbow-flexion strength and progress resistance gradually.

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Exercises · IA-UAE-EXE-003

Eccentric Wrist Extension

Learn slow eccentric wrist extension for progressive loading of the wrist extensor tendons.

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Exercises · IA-UAE-EXE-011

EZ-Bar Curl

Learn EZ-bar curl form, muscles worked, benefits and how to avoid common biceps-curl mistakes.

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Exercises · IA-UAE-EXE-007

Finger Tendon Glides

A gentle finger tendon-gliding drill for comfortable hand motion. Learn the positions, dosage and when to stop.

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Exercises · IA-UAE-EXE-004

Forearm Pronation and Supination

Learn a controlled palm-up and palm-down forearm rotation exercise, with options for mobility and resistance.

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Exercises · IA-UAE-EXE-009

Incline Dumbbell Curl

Learn incline dumbbell curl form, biceps muscles worked, benefits, errors to avoid and progression.

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Exercises · IA-UAE-EXE-008

Gentle Median Nerve Glide

A low-intensity median nerve glide that may be used in a clinician-guided carpal tunnel plan. Learn how to keep it gentle and when not to use it.

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Exercises · IA-UAE-EXE-013

Overhead Cable Triceps Extension

Learn overhead cable triceps-extension form, muscles worked, benefits, common mistakes and progression.

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Exercises · IA-UAE-EXE-010

Rope Triceps Press-Down

Learn rope triceps press-down form, muscles worked, benefits, errors to avoid and progressions.

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Exercises · IA-UAE-EXE-012

EZ-Bar Skull Crusher

Learn EZ-bar skull crusher form, triceps muscles worked, common mistakes and safer progressions.

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Exercises · IA-UAE-EXE-002

Wrist-Extension Isometric

Learn a simple wrist-extension isometric used to begin loading the wrist extensor muscles without moving the elbow.

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Exercises · IA-UAE-EXE-006

Wrist Flexion Strengthening

Learn supported wrist flexion with a light dumbbell for controlled forearm strengthening.

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Mobility & Stretching

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Stretches · IA-UAE-STR-001

Golfer's Elbow Stretch

Learn the golfer's elbow stretch for inner elbow and forearm tightness, with step-by-step instructions, easier versions and when to stop.

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Stretches · IA-UAE-STR-002

Tennis Elbow Stretch

Learn the standard tennis elbow stretch for the outer elbow and forearm, with step-by-step instructions, easier versions and when to stop.

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Recovery Timelines

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Recovery timelines · IA-UAE-REC-001

Golfer's Elbow Recovery Timeline

A realistic golfer's elbow recovery timeline — from the acute flare to strengthening to returning to golf and gripping sports — and what helps it heal.

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Recovery timelines · IA-UAE-REC-002

Tennis Elbow Recovery Timeline

A realistic tennis elbow recovery timeline — from the acute flare to strengthening to returning to sport — and what slows or speeds it up.

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Recovery guidance needs context.

These resources provide general education, not a diagnosis or personalised treatment plan. A recent major injury, deformity, substantial weakness, worsening neurological symptoms or inability to use the affected area should be assessed.