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Wrist Stabilization with Hammer

Also called Wrist Stabilization, Wrist Stabilization (light).

Wrist Stabilization with Hammer: start and finish positions
Start and finish positions. Photographs by BoneArc.

How to do it

Support the forearm with the hand beyond the pad and hold a lightweight hammer upright. Keep the forearm still as the wrist controls a small tilt toward the thumb side, then return to neutral.

Body region
Hand and wrist
Position
Seated
Equipment
Light Therapy Hammer; Forearm Pad
Recovery phase
Mid recovery
Purpose
Strengthening

Used in home programs for

  • Distal Radius ORIF
  • Wrist Sprain

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