Erb's Palsy Exercise Issues

PaliDNAnge

I have Erb's Palsy in my right arm. If you don't know what it is, it's basically a paralysis of the arm due to nerve injury. The severity varies from person to person. I have limited mobility and strength in my right arm, so it makes a lot of exercises, particularly strength training ones, difficult if not impossible.

I've noticed some changes in my left arm, but nothing in my right arm. That's when I realized it's going to be even harder than I expected to get my right arm toned.

So, I was wondering if there was anyone else on here that has Erb's palsy. What do you do? We could help each other out since we have a twist to our weight loss goals. haha Even if you don't have it, what modifications would you recommend to various workouts?

laurenkeh

Hi. My sister has Erb's palsy of the right shoulder too. She has found that swimming is a great way to increase muscle and mobility.

techiebree

Hello,

I have just recently joined the gym and have erb's palsy in my right arm. I used to have good mobility in my arm when I was younger but I believe around the time I was in middle school it began to freeze up due to lack of use. I have very limited range when I raise my arm up and it is definitely painful. I understand your frustration with modifying your routine.

It is hard for me to up my weights or to do some of the simple dumbbell exercises. I have found that the machines allow more consistently.

I have been doing a lot of physical therapy stretches in order to stretch out my shoulder. Have you seen a doctor or specialist recently about this? I have been meaning to make an appointment so I can verify that I'm doing the right things.

shahidasheikh

Yes me too, I also find it very restrictive, have ERB's palsy in right arm, weight lifting has done wonders for me on the left side, but right side hasn't lost any fat.