Stretches to ease wrist and arm fatigue
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Stretches to ease wrist and arm fatigue
These exercises have been recommended by ergonomics experts for a long time, but some people find them uncomfortable. If these stretches are not comfortable for you, do not continue them.
Extensor stretch
- Hold your arm straight at waist height, palm down.
- Gently bend your wrist by pressing your hand down.
- Hold for 15 to 30 seconds.
- Repeat 2 to 4 times.
- Repeat on the other arm.
Flexor stretch #1
- Hold your arm straight at waist height, palm up.
- Gently bend your wrist by pressing your hand down.
- Hold for 15 to 30 seconds.
- Repeat 2 to 4 times.
- Repeat on the other arm.
Flexor stretch #2
- Hold your arm straight at waist height, palm down.
- Gently bend your wrist and fingers up by pulling up.
- Hold for 15 to 30 seconds.
- Repeat 2 to 4 times.
- Repeat on the other arm.
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| Primary Medical Reviewer | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | David A. Fleckenstein, MPT - Physical Therapy |
| Last Updated | June 13, 2007 |
| Last updated: | June 13, 2007 |
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| Reviewed By: | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine, David A. Fleckenstein, MPT - Physical Therapy |
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