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Wrist Supination (Active Range of Motion)

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This exercise is for your right hand and wrist. Switch sides for your left hand and wrist.

  1. Sit with your right arm against your body and elbow bent to approximately 90 degrees. Support your right elbow with your left hand.

  2. Hold your hand straight ahead, thumb up. Turn your hand to the right so your palm is up. Make sure to hold your elbow still and move only the forearm. Hold for 5 seconds. Then turn your hand back to the thumb-up position and relax.

  3. Repeat 10 times.

Person doing wrist supination exercise.

Author: Wheeler, Brooke

Online Medical Reviewer: Elizabeth Oswald PT DPT

Online Medical Reviewer: Stacey Wojcik MBA BSN RN

Online Medical Reviewer: Vinita Wadhawan Researcher

Date Last Reviewed: 03/01/2025

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