Dowel Wrist Rotation - Forearm Strengthening Exercise

Exercise Overview

Dowel wrist rotation is a forearm strengthening exercise that targets controlled pronation and supination using a lever. It is commonly used to improve rotational strength, stability, and functional grip control after wrist, forearm, or elbow injury.

Muscles Involved

Pronator teresPronator quadratusSupinatorBiceps brachiiBrachioradialisWrist extensorsWrist flexors

Related Conditions

Distal radius fracture rehabilitationWrist sprainForearm weaknessLateral epicondylalgiaMedial epicondylalgiaPost-immobilization stiffness of the wrist or forearmTFCC injury rehabilitation

Equipment Needed

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