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Wrist flexor stretch
Extend an arm with palm up and elbow soft. Gently ease the fingers downward with the other hand until a light forearm stretch appears. Start with 2 × 15 seconds per side.
Target muscles
Wrists range of motion and movement control
Setup
Warm up with a few minutes of easy movement. Choose a supported position and a mild stretch, never pain.
Perform the move
Extend an arm with palm up and elbow soft. Gently ease the fingers downward with the other hand until a light forearm stretch appears. Start with 2 × 15 seconds per side. Return slowly to the starting position. Keep breathing and stop if the movement causes pain.
Why use it?
Practice comfortable motion in the wrists. This is general flexibility education, not a diagnosis-specific rehabilitation plan.
Common mistake
Yanking the fingers or locking the elbow
Alternative
Use a smaller supported range or ask a physiotherapist for an individual option.
Use the setup, movement, common mistake and easier option above. A selected external demonstration for this exact variation has not been added yet.
Exercise within a comfortable range. Stop if a movement causes pain.
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