This exercise is for your right wrist. Switch sides for your left wrist.
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Stand up straight. Hold a hand weight in your right hand. Your healthcare provider will tell you what size hand weight to use.
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Keep your arm straight down at your side. Bend your wrist forward to lift the weight. Don’t move your arm, only your wrist.
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Hold for 5 seconds, or as instructed. Slowly lower your hand back down.
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Repeat 5 to 10 times, or as instructed.
Author: Wheeler, Brooke
Online Medical Reviewer: Raymond Turley Jr PA-C
Online Medical Reviewer: Stacey Wojcik MBA BSN RN
Online Medical Reviewer: Thomas N Joseph MD
Date Last Reviewed: 12/01/2022
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