The extensor carpi radialis longus (ECRL) is a muscle of the posterior forearm and part of the radial group as well as the wrist extensor group. Because of the fascial restriction that is common in the posterior forearm, it can be especially important to learn now to work the ECRL, as well as the other muscles of the posterior forearm compartment.
What Physical Therapists Need to Know About Carpal Bones
Find out what physiotherapists need to know about carpal bones. These tiny wrist bones play a major role in maintaining flexibility and mobility.
Manual therapy and self-care treatment of wrist sprain, strain & tendinitis
A wrist sprain is challenging to treat with manual therapy because it is essentially an overstretching of ligaments, which causes joint instability.
Carpal Bones
There are eight carpal bones of the wrist, arranged in two rows of four. proximal row (radial to ulnar) : scaphoid, lunate, triquetrum, pisiform distal row (radial to ulnar) : trapezius, trapezoid, capitate, hamate The carpals articular with: the radius …




