Palmaris Longus
Palmaris Longus
Stretches
Stretches
Palmaris Longus HAND Stretch for All standing
Palmaris Longus HAND Stretch for All standing
How to perform the stretch:
1. Start in a standing position
2. Choose the muscle or wrist you intend to stretch
3. Extend the target shoulder 90 degrees in front of the body and keep your elbow extended
4. With the palm facing upwards, extend the wrist down
5. Apply pressure to the metacarpals 2 & 5 (each side of the palm) by grasping them with the opposite hand
6. Gently ‘pull’ these metacarpals towards you, whilst ‘pushing’ your wrist away to increase the stretch
7. Hold the stretch for 20 Seconds
8. Release the stretch
Muscle Details
Muscle Details
The Palmaris Longus shares their origins within the common flexor tendon.
Origin:
- Medial Epicondyle via common flexor tendon.
Insertion:
- Palmer aponeurosis & flexor retinaculum.
Action:
- Flexion of the wrist.
Irritation within this flexor tendon at the medial epicondyle can cause medial epicondylitis or golfers elbow.