Step-by step guide to the radial nerve glide exercise

Maximize effectiveness: Tips for patients and practitioners

Step-by step guide to the radial nerve glide exercise

Maximize effectiveness: Tips for patients and practitioners

video camera icon

1. Step-by-step video on how to do the radial nerve glide

Icon of a checkbox

2. How to perform the radial nerve glide? Follow these instructions:

Step 1
Stand up straight with your affected arm by your side. Depress your shoulder on this side as much as you can.
Step 2
Reach your affected arm behind your back until you can grasp your wrist with your other hand.
Step 3
Bend your wrist upwards so that your palm faces towards the elbow of the same arm.
Step 4
Step 5
Prescribe. Educate. Engage.

Unlock Physitrack - all in one platform for practitioners!
Start your 30-day free trial today.
Get Started
Various devices showing the Physitrack UI
Want to receive your exercise programs via app?

Refer your physiotherapist and start using PhysiApp!
Leave clinic details
Mobile devices showing the user interface of Phystrack
Icon of a checkbox

3. About the radial nerve glide

  • Strengthens and elongates the superficial radial nerve.
  • Combats nerve entrapment commonly caused by injury.
  • Used to reduce pain associated with radial nerve entrapment.
  • Helps improve the function of the muscles and nerves of the forearm and hand.
  • Can help with loss of sensation or tingling in the fingers.
Icon of a checkbox

4. List benefits of radial nerve glide

Here are some potential benefits of performing this exercise:

  • Improved sensation in the hand and fingers
  • Reduction in pain related to radial nerve entrapment
  • Increased ability to complete activities of daily living
  • Improved coordination of movements when using the hand and arm
  • Improved overall strength of the affected arm
Icon of a checkbox

5. FAQ on radial nerve glide

What is a radial nerve glide?
Plus iconMinus icon

A radial nerve glide is an exercise that is used to help improve the mobility of the radial nerve. It is typically used to help relieve pain and discomfort associated with radial nerve entrapment or compression. The exercise involves moving the arm in a circular motion while keeping the elbow bent and the palm facing up. This helps to stretch the nerve and improve its mobility.

What muscles does a radial nerve glide target?
Plus iconMinus icon

The radial nerve glide targets muscles in the back of the arm, including the triceps brachii, anconeus, and brachioradialis. It also targets muscles in the forearm, including the extensor carpi radialis longus and brevis, and the extensor digitorum.

What are the benefits of performing a radial nerve glide?
Plus iconMinus icon

The benefits of performing a radial nerve glide include reduced pain and improved mobility in the arm, wrist, and hand. It can also help improve circulation and reduce inflammation in the affected area. Additionally, it can help improve range of motion and flexibility in the affected area.

Plus iconMinus icon

Plus iconMinus icon

Prescribe. Educate. Engage.

Unlock Physitrack - all in one platform for practitioners!
Start your 30-day free trial today.
Get Started
Various devices showing the Physitrack UI
Want to receive your exercise programs via app?

Refer your physiotherapist and start using PhysiApp!
Leave clinic details
Mobile devices showing the user interface of Phystrack

Thank you for using our exercises!

We would love to know just one thing about you to help us improve these pages

What do you currently use as the main form for assigning exercises to your patient?

Next
Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.
Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.