needles
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Hey Barf-
Not sure if this goes to riders on the mend or general.
In October on a ride back from Death Valley I picked up a case of recalcitrant tennis elbow. In February I had surgery to fix it. Surgery didn't go quite to plan and I've got a left forearm I can't fully pronate. in other words, sitting at a keyboard I can't put my hand flat on the keyboard. Not great for someone who types all day.
The physical therapist I'm working with suggests grabbing just below the wrist with the right hand and twist left forearm so it learns it can go further. She's suggesting long holds with low force. The problem is I'm now getting symptoms on the right side from grabbing the elbow and holding it for long periods of time.
I'm wondering if anyone might know of a tool that could help me with this. I'm thinking of something like a plastic claw with a lever on it that I could stick my wrist into and gently press the lever with the other hand to twist the left forearm. I've got about 20 degrees to go before I can ride without my elbow sticking out awkwardly.
I've tried an oil filter strap wrench (https://www.acehardware.com/departm...s-and-maintenance/oil-filter-wrenches/8567604) but it grips around the forearm to tightly and shuts off circulation to the fingers.
Does anyone know of a tool that looks like it could wrap fingers around my forearm and exert downward pressure on the radius (larger, inside bone) for 10 to 15 minutes at a time? Or, anyway could talk somebody into fabricating something?
Many, many thanks in advance...
Dan
Not sure if this goes to riders on the mend or general.
In October on a ride back from Death Valley I picked up a case of recalcitrant tennis elbow. In February I had surgery to fix it. Surgery didn't go quite to plan and I've got a left forearm I can't fully pronate. in other words, sitting at a keyboard I can't put my hand flat on the keyboard. Not great for someone who types all day.
The physical therapist I'm working with suggests grabbing just below the wrist with the right hand and twist left forearm so it learns it can go further. She's suggesting long holds with low force. The problem is I'm now getting symptoms on the right side from grabbing the elbow and holding it for long periods of time.
I'm wondering if anyone might know of a tool that could help me with this. I'm thinking of something like a plastic claw with a lever on it that I could stick my wrist into and gently press the lever with the other hand to twist the left forearm. I've got about 20 degrees to go before I can ride without my elbow sticking out awkwardly.
I've tried an oil filter strap wrench (https://www.acehardware.com/departm...s-and-maintenance/oil-filter-wrenches/8567604) but it grips around the forearm to tightly and shuts off circulation to the fingers.
Does anyone know of a tool that looks like it could wrap fingers around my forearm and exert downward pressure on the radius (larger, inside bone) for 10 to 15 minutes at a time? Or, anyway could talk somebody into fabricating something?
Many, many thanks in advance...
Dan