The effect of forearm position on elbow flexion strength in nursing, occupational, and physical therapy students.

Background: Novice nurses, occupational and physical therapist's injury rates are alarming.

Objective: To test for differences in peak elbow flexion forces (PEFF) by profession using different forearm positions.

Methods: Entry-level RN, OT, and PT students performed 3-repetitions of standing PEFF in forearm supination, pronation, and neutral.