Assisted Wrist Rotations - Wrist mobility exercise
Exercise Overview
Assisted wrist rotations are a gentle mobility exercise used to improve wrist joint motion and reduce stiffness. The opposite hand helps guide the movement, making it useful during early rehabilitation when active wrist motion is limited or uncomfortable.
Muscles Involved
Wrist flexorsWrist extensorsPronator teresPronator quadratusSupinatorExtensor carpi radialis longusExtensor carpi radialis brevisFlexor carpi radialisFlexor carpi ulnarisExtensor carpi ulnaris
Related Conditions
Wrist stiffnessPost-immobilization wrist tightnessWrist sprain rehabilitationTendon irritation around the wristEarly recovery after distal radius fractureRepetitive strain-related wrist pain