Soft Tissue
Elbow flexor mobilisation
Reduce tension in the arm muscles that bend the elbow.
CompleteAlso called: lower biceps ball massage
Why it is used in rehab
The biceps is an elbow flexor; easing tension here often reduces arm and front-of-shoulder pain.
Targets
Starting position
Rest your arm straight on a bench or table, palm up.
Step-by-step
- Press a small ball into the lower biceps and massage the area.
- Bend and straighten the elbow to add movement.
- 1–2 minutes, pausing 10–20 s on tender points.
Movement mechanics: Self-applied pressure with active elbow motion.
📖 Rehab Science instructions paraphrased from the book’s exercise description
Coaching notes
Common mistakes
- Pressing into the crease of the elbow over nerves and vessels
Easier variation
- No elbow movement
Advanced variation
- Slow curls during pressure
ℹ Additional explanation
Where it appears in Rehab Science
| Protocol | Phase | Group | Prescription | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biceps Tendinopathy | 1 | Exercises | 445 | |
| Golfer’s Elbow | 1 | Soft Tissue Mobilizations | Spend 1–2 minutes on each area · Perform in any order on both sides · Stop on tender points for 10–20 seconds | 489 |
Source: Rehab Science · Ch 16 · PDF pp. 445–489show sources ▾
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