Keep forearm on table. Stretching and strengthening the muscles of the forearm can also help to relieve pain and tenderness. Move hand forward and backward as shown. The exercises may be suggested for a condition or for rehabilitation. Following a well-structured conditioning program will help you return to daily activities, as well as sports and other recreational pastimes. Do not go to the most pain you can stand. Repeat ____ times. Hold for 3 to 5 seconds. Active Wrist Range of Motion Exercises Wrist Extension/Flexion Place elbow on a table with hand upwards. Remember, you are your best therapist! You will be told when to start these exercises and which ones will work best for you. They should be performed slowly. Repeat 3 times . Passive Wrist Extension-Start with your hand flat on the table. Exercises to help the radial nerve slide through the tunnel at the elbow can improve symptoms. Slowly lift hand off the table while keeping your fingers relaxed. Wrist tilt Purpose: To stretch wrist and forearm. Range of motion is the term that is used to describe the amount of movement you have at each joint. Wrist ROM Exercises . Rotate forearm palm up through available range. Hold the fingers of the hand to be stretched. How to do the exercises. Ease off the exercises if you start to have pain. arm stretching exercises grab the hemiplegic wrist with the other hand extend your hemiplegic arm with the help of your other hand stay in this position l a chair necessary material time repetitions extending the elbow /2 15. arm stretching exercises place your elbow on the table on a towel. Start each exercise slowly. Hold for 3 to 5 seconds. Program Phase 3 Exercises DAVID GESENSWAY, MD You will begin these exercises approximately 4 weeks after surgery, once the doctor has examined your x- ray and cleared you for strengthening and passive stretching exercises. Raise your arms forward and up towards the ceiling. Start by stretching your arm and hand out and slowly rotate the wrist down until you feel a stretch. Slowly lower your arms to the starting position. Rotate forearm palm down through available range. Purpose: To stretch wrist and forearm. Do these _____times per day. Let your hand drop down. These exercises reduce stiffness and will prevent or at least slow down the freezing of your joints as the disease progresses and you move less often. Keep your elbows straight and thumbs up. Begin by: Interlocking your fingers with the affected thumb on top Holding your wrist to support the affected arm 2. Using heat for 10-15 min before exercising, at least once per day, will help you regain more motion with less pain. Wrist flexion and extension. Wrist rotation . Hold just beyond the first point of pain. Keep your elbow straight. Hold for ___ seconds. These exercises are designed to improve the range of movement in your wrist joint following an injury. Hold _____seconds Repeat_____times 2. Wrist Supination/Pronation Tuck elbow into your side, bent to 90 degrees, with your thumb pointing up. Range of motion (ROM) exercises are done to preserve flexibility and mobility of the joints on which they are performed. Here are some examples of exercises for you to try. With hand open and facing down, gently bend wrist from side to side, as far as possible. Active Wrist Extension- Start with hand flat on table. Exercise: Repeat _____ Times 1. 3. 1. Extend your wrist by gently pulling back on your hand until you feel stretching at the inside of your forearm.