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Wrist Flexion Stretch

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Wrist Extensor Stretch

• Sit comfortably in a straight-backed chair.

• Extend your left arm in front of you with fingers pointed down and palm facing your body.

• With your right hand, grasp your fingers on the back of the left hand at the knuckles.

• Use your right hand to gently pull your left hand down toward your body.

• Hold for 20 to 30 seconds as you slowly inhale and exhale.

• Repeat on the other side.

• Do 3 to 5 repetitions on each side.

BENEFITS

• Increases flexibility in the wrist

• Counteracts problems caused by repetitive hand movements, particularly computer work

TIP

• This is a great stretch for office workers and for people involved in racquet sports.