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Forearm pronation and supination stretch

  1. Keep your affected elbow at your side, bent at about 90 degrees. Grasp a thin object, like a pen, pencil, or stick, and wrap your hand around it. If you don't have something to hold on to, make a fist instead.
  2. Slowly turn your forearm as far as you can back and forth in each direction. Your hand should face up and then down.
  3. Hold each position for at least 15 to 30 seconds until you feel a stretch in your forearm.
  4. Repeat 2 to 4 times.
  5. It's a good idea to repeat these steps with your other arm.

Current as of: May 1, 2026

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