Wrist Flexion
Wrist
Phase 2
Sets
Reps
5
5
Week: 2-4
Wrist Flexion
Purpose: Restore wrist flexion range of motion and build balanced wrist strength.
Equipment: Table edge; optional very light weight once cleared.
How to do it:
1) Rest your forearm on a table with your palm facing up and your hand off the edge.
2) Curl your palm toward you by bending at the wrist.
3) Pause 1–2 seconds, then return slowly to the start.
Tips:
- Keep your forearm planted; only the wrist moves.
- Keep the motion smooth—no bouncing at end range.
Dosage: 5 sets of 10 reps (or seconds/holds if that is how your therapist prescribed it). Rest 30–60 seconds between sets.
Progression (when cleared):
- Add a light weight or resistance band.
- Increase time under tension with a slower return.
Comfort and safety:
Move slowly and stay in a comfortable range. A mild stretch or light muscle fatigue is okay; sharp pain is not.
Stop and contact your care team if you notice increasing swelling, redness, warmth, drainage, fever, or new/worsening numbness/tingling.
Follow any post-op precautions, lifting limits, and motion restrictions given by your surgeon or therapist.