1Wrist Pronation / Supination
- Position yourself with the affected limb positioned on a bench or as shown below or resting on the knee.
- The elbow should be bent to approximately 90 degrees.
- Using a hand weight prescribed by your physiotherapist, hold the end of the hand weight.
- With the thumb is facing the roof, commence the movement by moving into a palm up and then into a palm down position.
- Repeat as per Physiotherapist guidelines.
2Wrist Flexion
- Position yourself with your affected wrist at the end of a bench
- Have your palm facing the roof.
- From this position, with a weight prescribed by your physiotherapist, bring the palm of your hand up towards your arm
- Repeat as per physiotherapist guidelines
3Wrist Extension
- Position yourself with the affected limb positioned on a bench or as shown below or resting on the knee.
- The elbow should be bent to approximately 90 degrees.
- Using a hand weight prescribed by your physiotherapist, slowly extend the wrist and lower it past the level of the table or knee.
- Repeat this extension for the determined number of repetitions.
4Shoulder Abduction into Flexion
- Position yourself lying on your back with your knees bent in a comfortable position.
- Using your exercise band, create a loop and place around both wrists.
- Apply an outward pressure to the exercise band and bring arms up towards overhead as indicated by physiotherapist.
- Return to starting position and repeat as per physiotherapist guidelines.
5Serratus Anterior – Unilateral
- Take the target limb to the wall at shoulder height.
- Press the hand into the wall whilst pressing the shoulder blade away from midline.
- Slowly then draw the shoulder blade towards the spine.
- Repeat as per Physiotherapist’s guidelines.