Hand and Wrist Exercises in Shoulder Surgery

HAND AND WRIST EXERCISES – 5 X PER DAY

HAND AND FINGERS

Make a fist and open your hand. squeeze a ball if you like. (10X)

WRIST FLEXION/EXTENSION

Wrist forwards and backwards, and side to side. (X10 each)

WRIST CIRCLES

Circle wrist clockwise and anti-clockwise. 10 each direction.

FOREARM

Turn hand over so palm is facing up and down.(X10)

ELBOW FLEXION

Bend the elbow gently. initially use the other hand to help if required. (X10)

ELBOW EXTENSION

Straighten the elbow. Use other hand to help if required. (X10)

  • Coastal Othopaedics
  • Australian Orthopaedic Association
  • Royal Australian College of Surgeons
  • The University of Western Australia
  • Bethedsa Health Care