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Radial nerve glide

Radial nerve gliding sequence

Restores radial nerve mobility along its course.

Best for

  • Radial tunnel-style symptoms (with clearance)

Default dose

5 reps • 1×/day

Avoid when

  • Acute radial nerve injury without clearance

Measurement targets

  • Symptom score change

Setup

  • Stand with the arm relaxed at the side.

Steps

  1. 1Internally rotate shoulder, depress slightly.
  2. 2Extend elbow.
  3. 3Flex wrist and tuck thumb gently.
  4. 4Tip head away briefly, only as tolerated.

Cues

  • Move slowly through the chain; very small motions.

Common mistakes

  • Combining all components forcefully.

Stop rules

  • Sharp pain (≥ 4/10)
  • Increasing swelling during or after
  • New or worsening numbness or tingling
  • Color change in fingers (pale, blue, red)
  • Wound opens, drains, or feels hot
  • Next morning is worse than the day before
  • Sharp shooting pain anywhere along the arm

Progressions

  • Add brief 1–2 sec end-range pauses.

Regressions

  • Use only the first 2 components.
Continue your rehab

What to do next — not a dead end

Suggestions use body region, goal, motion type, and allowed phases — not your medical record. After surgery or a flare, follow your clinician first.

Estimated time

~2–5 min as a focused practice block

5 reps · 1×/day

Equipment

None required — table or bodyweight only.

Rehab stage

Phases 3

Higher load or coordination — scale range and speed.

When to stop

Sharp pain (≥ 4/10)

Increasing swelling during or after

Full stop rules ↑

Avoid if this sounds like you

Acute radial nerve injury without clearance

Reread best-for context ↑

Keep momentum without overdoing it

Log a short check-in to protect your streak — even one quality set counts.

Scaling in plain language: Easier — Use only the first 2 components. · Harder — Add brief 1–2 sec end-range pauses.Full cues ↑