bicep curls

Another Effective ARM Exercise that Flint Rehab recommends for Stroke Patients to regain Mobility is the Bicep Curl.  This Exercise focuses specifically on my Biceps whereas my Post on Spasticity (and the 2 Posts before it) focused on my entire arm - from my shoulder down to my fingers. If you are unable yet to curl your arm by itself (up) and bring it back down, try this Bicep Curl first till you are quite comfortable with it.

I do this Bicep Curl everyday and I've noticed quite an improvement in my overall Spasticity issue.  Heck, because of these Bicep Curl Exercises, Tom expects me to be brushing my teeth with my right hand much sooner than I thought!!  And brushing my hair with my right hand!

DIRECTIONS

1. Place the elbow of your affected arm on a table/counter with your arm bent at 90 degrees.
2. Then, curl your arm up just a little bit, and hold to the count of approximately 15-20.
3. Then, bend it back down.
4. Start with a small amount of movement and then increase it to make slightly bigger movements each time.
5. Also remember, it is as important to pay attention to when you bring your arm down as when you bring it up.  The upward movement activates your BICEP and the downward movement activates your TRICEP.
6. As you need to during this exercise, tap your BICEP to keep the muscle activated.
7. Repeat this up/down movement at least 10 times. 

God Bless, Peg

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