Function: A lot of what the upper extremities do functionally is accomplished by the WRISTS and HANDS. The wrist comprises the junction where the lower arm meets the hand and is made up of eight small bones known as the carpal bones. The lower row is proximal to the two forearm bones, known as the radius and ulna. The upper row connects with the metacarpals which are the bones the lie within the upper part of the palm of the hand. These bones, along with the intricate ligament, tendon, and muscular systems of the hands, allow for precise movements and fine motor skill performance, including grasping, pinching, and manipulating.
draw wrist upward. Slowly return to
start position.Repeat 15 times.
draw wrist upward. Slowly return to
start position. Repeat 15 times.
hand, move wrist toward thumb side
of arm. Slowly return to start position.
Repeat 15 times.
hand, move wrist toward pinky side of
arm. Slowly return to start position.
Repeat 15 times.
Squeezes (ball or towel): squeeze object with moderate pressure.
Slowly release. Repeat 15 times.
move finger backward, toward back of
hand. Slowly return to start position.
Repeat 15 times.
move fingers apart laterally. Slowly
return. Repeat 15 times.
straightened, slowly draw wrist
downward (toward floor) and apply
pressure in that direction from the
opposite hand. Hold 30 seconds.
straight, slowly draw wrist upward and
apply pressure in that direction from the opposite hand. Hold 30 seconds.
inward toward palm of hand and
apply pressure from the other hand.
Hold 30 seconds.
upward toward back of hand and apply
pressure from the other hand until a
moderate stretch is felt. Hold 30 seconds.
Exercise Simplified. 