Exercises for Arm and Wrist
Exercises for Arm and WristSkip to the navigationTopic OverviewYour doctor can give you information about exercises for
building flexibility and strength in your hand, wrist, and arm. Exercises for flexibility may include: - Rotating your wrist up, down, and from side to
side.
- Stretching your fingers far apart, then relaxing them, then
stretching them again.
- Stretching your thumb by pulling it back
gently, holding it, and then releasing it.
Exercises to increase strength may include: - Squeezing a rubber ball.
- Wrist curls
and extensions with a light weight.
If any exercise or motion causes pain or swelling, stop that
exercise, or reduce the intensity or amount of motion. CreditsByHealthwise Staff Primary Medical ReviewerKathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine Specialist Medical ReviewerHerbert von Schroeder, MD, MSc, FRCSC - Hand and Microvascular Surgery Current as ofMarch 21, 2017 Current as of:
March 21, 2017 Last modified on: 8 September 2017
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