wri [Hand Surgical Associates] - Wrist/Forearm Exercises

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Wrist/Forearm Exercises

All exercises should be done slowly and smoothly. Maintain the desired position for 3-5 second before relaxing.

Perform     _____  repetitions   _____  x day

Pronation

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  • 1-Start with you elbow by your side and your elbow flexed (bent) 90° (right angle) and your thumb straight up.
  • 2-Rotate (turn) your forearm so the palm is down. Keep your elbow at your side.

Supination

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  • 1-Start with you elbow by your side and your elbow flexed (bent) 90° (right angle) and your thumb straight up.
  • 2-Rotate (turn) your forearm so the palm is up. Keep your elbow at your side.

Wrist Flexion

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  • Start with the forearm on a table with the palm down. Hang the hand well over the side.
  • Flex (bend) the hand as shown.
  • Give a little gentle extra push with the other hand.
  • Extend (raise) the hand up & repeat.

Wrist Extension

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  • Start with the forearm flat on a table with the palm down.
  • Place the unaffected hand over the back of the affected hand, holding it flat on the table.
  • Raise up your elbow so your wrist bends as shown.
  • Try to get your elbow directly above your wrist.

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