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Diagonal wrist movement, illustrated in 3 steps
Sit or stand tall. Bend your elbow and hold your forearm still. Hold an imaginary pen loosely.

Wrists

Diagonal wrist movement

A simple move for your wrists and forearms, done sitting down or standing up. About 30 seconds each side.

Position
Seated, Standing
Equipment
None
Time
About 30 seconds each side
Works
wrists and forearms

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How to do diagonal wrist movement

  1. Set

    Sit or stand tall. Bend your elbow and hold your forearm still. Hold an imaginary pen loosely.

  2. 1

    Move your hand diagonally back toward the thumb side.

  3. 2

    Move your hand diagonally forward toward the little-finger side.

  4. 3

    Return your wrist to the straight position.

  5. Switch sides and repeat.

Take care. Move only within a comfortable, pain-free range. Do not force the movement.

Gentle movement guidance, not medical advice. Stop if anything hurts.

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