Newsletter Video, August 2021
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Disclaimer: Before you try these or any other exercises, consult with your physical therapist or physician first.
Wrist Flexor Stretch
Instructions
- Straighten one arm in front of you with palm facing down
- Using opposite hand, slowly pull fingers up and back toward chest until a stretch is felt
- Keep elbow straight during exercise
- Hold Time: 30s
- Repeat as instructed
- Sets: 1
- Reps: 2
- Sessions: 1 Everyday
- Resistance: As Tolerated
- Side: Both
Wrist Extensor Stretch
Instructions
- Straighten one arm in front of you, palm facing down
- Using opposite hand, slowly pull fingers down and back toward stomach until a comfortable stretch is felt
- Keep elbow straight during exercise
- Hold Time: 30s
- Repeat as instructed
- Sets: 1
- Reps: 2
- Sessions: 1 Everyday
- Resistance: As Tolerated
- Side: Both
Resisted Wrist Extension with Weight
Instructions
- Sit with one arm supported and palm facing downward, weight in hand
- Extend wrist toward ceiling, keeping forearm resting on support
- Hold Time: 5s
- Repeat as instructed
- Sets: 2
- Reps: 15
- Sessions: 1 Mon, Wed, Fri
- Resistance: 3 lbs
- Side: Both
Resisted Wrist Flexion with Weight
Instructions
- Sit with one arm supported and palm facing upward, weight in hand
- Flex wrist toward ceiling, keeping forearm resting on support
- Hold Time: 5s
- Repeat as instructed
- Sets: 2
- Reps: 15
- Sessions: 1 Mon, Wed, Fri
- Resistance: 3 lbs
- Side: Both
Resisted Supination / Pronation with Weight
Instructions
- Use an Aluminum Can or a Hammer and hold it in your hand
- Slowly rotate palm up and down, keeping wrist straight throughout exercise
- Hold Time: 5s
- Repeat as instructed
- Sets: 2
- Reps: 15
- Sessions: 1 Mon, Wed, Fri
- Side: Both
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