- Basic exercises for elbows, wrists, and hands6. Basic exercises for elbows, wrists, and hands 6. Basic exercises for elbows, wrists, and hands6. Basic exercises for elbows, wrists, and hands
4. Perform point 3 3–5 times.
5. Maintaining the elbows and wrists at the
same level, with shoulders relaxed, move
both hands to the right until you reach the
limit of movement, applying appropriate
pressure with the left hand. Maintain this
position; press your right hand against your
left hand with one-third of your full strength;
hold this for 3 breaths. When you release
the pressure with your right hand you will
probably be able to move both hands slightly
more to the right to the new limit. Again, for
3 breaths press your right hand towards your
left hand. After releasing feel the new limit.
Depending on the result you may want to
repeat once again.
6. Relax your hands for a few breaths.
7. Then repeat points 5 and 6 on the left side.
Exercise 6.5: Integrated wrist
mobilization
Aim: mobilizing the wrists into full flexion and
extension.
- Sit in an upright position on the floor or on a
chair.
- Interlock your fingers; first hold your arms
horizontally, with the palms facing you, the
wrists fully flexed, and the tips of the thumbs
touching (Figure 6.137).
Figure 6.136
Figure 6.137
