Exercises for Arm and Wrist

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…

Exercises for Arm and Wrist

Topic Overview

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 ofJune 26, 2019

Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD – Family Medicine
Adam Husney MD – Family Medicine
Herbert von Schroeder MD, MSc, FRCSC – Hand and Microvascular Surgery

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