Wrist Exercises
Banded wrist extensions
Frequency: daily
Volume: 3 sets of 8-12 repetitions
Technique guidance: keep movement smooth (particularly on lowering)
Wrist flexions
Frequency: daily
Volume: 3 sets of 8-12 repetitions
Technique guidance: keep movement smooth (particularly on lowering)
Elbow flexion with neutral wrist (palm down)
Frequency: daily
Volume: 3 sets of 8-12 repetitions
Technique guidance: keep wrist in a neutral (straight) position throughout the movement, do not let the wrist bend.
Elbow flexion with neutral wrist (palm up)
Frequency: daily
Volume: 3 sets of 8-12 repetitions
Technique guidance: keep wrist in a neutral (straight) position throughout the movement, do not let the wrist bend.
Elbow flexion with neutral wrist (unloaded)
Frequency: daily
Volume: 3 sets of 8-12 repetitions
Technique guidance: keep wrist in a neutral (straight) position throughout the movement, do not let the wrist bend. Keep fingers relaxed
Flexbar radial deviations
Frequency: daily
Volume: 3 sets of 8-12 repetitions
Flexbar ulna deviations
Frequency: daily
Volume: 3 sets of 8-12 repetitions
Forearm rotations (supported)
Frequency: daily
Volume: 3 sets of 8-12 repetitions
Technique guidance: keep elbow still throughout movement. Exercise can be made harder by using a longer (or heavier) object, it can be made easier by using a shorter object (or no object).
Forearm rotations (unsupported)
Frequency: daily
Volume: 3 sets of 8-12 repetitions
Technique guidance: keep elbow still throughout movement. Exercise can be made harder by using a longer (or heavier) object, it can be made easier by using a shorter object (or no object).
Flexbar eccentric wrist extensions
Frequency: daily
Volume: 3 sets of 8-12 repetitions
Technique guidance: start with a low number (5 repetitions) and gradually build up to 8-12 repetitions over 3-4 weeks.