Wrist Stretches

Disclaimer: Before you try these or any other exercises, consult with your physical therapist or physician first.

Wrist Flexor Stretch

Instructions

• Place one arm straightening in front of your face, palm facing down
• Slowly pull your fingers back towards the chest using the opposite hand.
• During exercise, keep your elbow straight
• Take Time: 30 Seconds
• Continue to do so
• Sets: 1
• Reps: 2
• Sessions: 1 Everyday
• As Tolerated Resistance
• Side: Both

Wrist Extensor Stretch

Instructions

• Place one arm straight ahead, palm down.
• Slowly pull your fingers back towards the stomach using the opposite hand.
• During exercise, keep your elbow straight
• Take Time: 30 Seconds
• Continue to do so
• Sets: 1
• Reps: 2
• Sessions: 1 Everyday
• As Tolerated Resistance
• Side: Both

Resisted Wrist Extension with Weight

Instructions

• Place one arm behind your head and the palm facing down. Weight in your hand.
• Keep wrist extended toward the ceiling while keeping your forearm on support
• Hold Time: 5s
• Continue to do so
• Sets: 2
• Reps: 15
• Sessions: 1 Mon. Wed. Fri
• Resistance 3 lbs
• Side: Both

Resisted Wrist Flexion with Weight

Instructions

• Place one arm behind your head and the palm facing up. Weight in your hand.
• Keep your wrist bent toward the ceiling while keeping your forearm on support
• Hold Time: 5s
• Continue to do so
• Sets: 2
• Reps: 15
• Sessions: 1 Mon. Wed. Fri
• Resistance 3 lb
• Both

Resisted Supination / Pronation with Weight

Instructions

• Hold an Aluminum Can or Hammer in your hand.
• Slowly move your palm up and down while keeping your wrist straight.
• Hold Time: 5s
• Continue to do so
• Sets: 2
• Reps: 15
• Sessions: 1 Mon. Wed. Fri
• Side: Both