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Resisted wrist extension (exercise band)

  1. Sit leaning forward with your legs slightly apart. Then place your affected forearm on your thigh with your hand and wrist in front of your knee.
  2. Grasp one end of an exercise band with your palm down. Step on the other end.
  3. Slowly bend your wrist upward for a count of 2. Then lower your wrist slowly to a count of 5.
  4. Repeat 8 to 12 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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