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Double Arm Instructions:
- Locate a sturdy table or bench top at hip height.
- Place both palms of your hands onto the bench and ensure weight distribution is equal on each side.
- Ensure the amount of weight you put through your hands is appropriate to your wrist strength and does not provoke your symptoms.
- From this position pull your finger down into the bed, whilst maintaining a straight hand position in order to elevate your palms off of the bed.
- Slowly lower the palms of your hands back down to the bed.
- Complete this exercise for the repetitions prescribed by your Physiotherapist.
- When completing this exercise ensure the appropriate weight is still being pressed through the hands throughout the entire movement.
Single Arm Instructions:
- Locate a sturdy table or bench top at hip height.
- Place one palm onto the bench and ensure weight distribution into the palm is at a level as to not provoke your symptoms.
- From this position pull your finger down into the bed, whilst maintaining a straight hand position in order to elevate your palm off of the bed.
- Slowly lower the palm of your hands back down to the bed.
- Complete this exercise for the repetitions prescribed by your Physiotherapist.
- When completing this exercise ensure the appropriate weight is still being pressed through the hands throughout the entire movement.
Precautions:
- If this exercise exacerbates your symptoms, cease immediately.
- Ensure the table or bench you perform this on is sturdy and can support your bodyweight.
