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Physiotherapist Scarlet Xavier
Updated 10-7-25
1Ulnar Nerve Slider
20 reps
Three times / day
  • Come into a standing or seated position.
  • Take the pointer finger to the thumb of the target limb making a circle.
  • Take the hand palm side up with the arm bent and holding away from the body.
  • Rotate the palm so the fingertips move towards the ear until slight tension is felt in the forearm or wrist.
  • Extend the elbow and the wrist back to the start position whilst lowering the ear to the opposite shoulder.
  • Repeat as per Physiotherapist’s guidelines.
2Scalene Stretch
4 reps
30 seconds
Three times / day
  • Come into a comfortable position either sitting or standing.
  • Extend the head to take the eye level to the roof line.
  • Rotate the head towards the affected side, maintaining the slightly extended position.
  • Sustain as per Physiotherapist guidelines.
3Pectoral Stretch
4 reps
30 seconds
Once / day
  • Stand in front of a doorway.
  • Bend your elbows and place the inside of your forearm against the door frame.
  • Slowly step forwards until you feel a stretch in the front of your shoulder or chest.
  • Hold as prescribed.