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Newsletter Video, July 2022

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July Monthly Resources

Below you'll find the stretches that we referenced in the video above as well as hold times, the number of times to repeat them, and how often you should do them each week.

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

Wrist Extensor Stretch

  1. Straighten one arm in front of you with palm facing down
  2. Using opposite hand, slowly pull fingers down and back toward stomach until a comfortable stretch is felt
  3. Keep elbow straight during exercise

Sets: 1
Repeat: 3 times
Sessions: Every Other Day
Hold Time: 30 seconds


Wrist Flexor Stretch

  1. Straighten one arm in front of you with palm facing down
  2. Using opposite hand, slowly pull fingers up and back toward chest until a stretch is felt
  3. Keep elbow straight during exercise

Sets: 1
Repeat: 3 times
Sessions: Every Other Day
Hold Time: 30 seconds


Pronation Stretch

  1. Use your hand to slowly rotate the opposite hand down (palm facing down position) until a comfortable stretch is felt.

Sets: 1
Repeat: 3 times
Sessions: Every Other Day
Hold Time: 30 seconds


Supination Stretch

  1. Use your hand to slowly rotate the opposite hand up (palm facing up position) until a comfortable stretch is felt.

Sets: 1
Repeat: 3 times
Sessions: Every Other Day
Hold Time: 30 seconds


Fall Prevention Resources - Don't Put This Off - Reduce Your Risk of Wrist Fractures!

Last year we created a video with a number of balance and fall prevention resources. There are even some exercises that can be done to help improve balance. Make sure you speak with your physical therapist or doctor before you try these or any other exercises.

Click here to watch the video


Fall Prevention Resources

Disclaimer

The information in this video is intended for informational and educational purposes only and in no way should be taken to be the provision or practice of physical therapy, medical, or professional healthcare advice or services. The information should not be considered complete or exhaustive and should not be used for diagnostic or treatment purposes without first consulting with your physical therapist, occupational therapist, physician or other healthcare provider. The owners of this website accept no responsibility for the misuse of information contained within this website.