Exercise for Wrist and Forearm Motion

 

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

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

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

 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

 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.