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exercises for arm and wrist

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your 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.

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current as of: july 17, 2023

author: healthwise staff
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