Exercises


Objective notes
 

Fracture (print-out version)

(after medical advice and 4-6 weeks after injury)

1 Move hand up and down as far as possible 3x15 daily

2 Roll forearm over and under as far as possible 3 x 15 daily

3 Holding small weight, lift and lower at the wrist 3 x 15 daily

 

Sprain (print-out version)

1 Holding weighted object, lift and lower at the wrist

2 Twist cloth or towel between hands 3 x15 daily

3 Squeeze towel or ball 3 x 15 daily

 

Carpal tunnel syndrome (print-out version)

1 Move hand up and down as far as possible 3x15 daily

2 Stretch out arm as far as possible & move head and hand at the same time, very slowly 2 x 10 daily

3 Squeeze towel or ball 3 x 15 daily

 

Neuropathy (print-out version)

1 Move hand up and down as far as possible 3x15 daily

2 Stretch out arm as far as possible & move head and hand at the same time, very slowly 2 x 10 daily

3 Bend and straighten fingers as much as possible 3 x 15 daily

 

Osteoarthritis (print-out version)

1 Move hand up and down as far as possible

2 Twist towel or cloth between hands

3 Squeeze towel or ball 3 x 15 daily

 

Inflammatory joint disease (print-out version)

1 Use good hand to help painful hand to bend and extend fully, 3 x 15 daily

2 Use good hand to roll wrist over and under 3 x 15 daily

3 Bend and straighten fingers as much as possible

 

Tendinopathy (print-out version)

1 Stretch fist downwards gently and hold 30 seconds 3 x 4 daily

2 Holding weighted object, lift and lower at the wrist 3 x 15 daily

3 Squeeze towel or ball 3 x 15 daily