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Wrist bends

Part of Hand and thumb arthritis

Line drawing showing the exercise Wrist bends
Line drawing of the movement

How to do it

Sit with your forearm resting on a table and your hand over the edge, palm down. Slowly lift your hand up as far as is comfortable. Then slowly lower it down. Keep your fingers relaxed.

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