Wrist Radial Deviation Stretch (Abduction)

 

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Method:

Sit with your forearm resting on a table, allow the hand to rest off the table. Slowly draw the thumb upwards towards the shoulder and hold position. Do not lift the forearm from the table.

Physiotherapy, Injury Prevention & Fitness Recommendations:

Avoid stretching the muscle is cold.
Stop if the stretch / exercise causes pain.
Perform the stretch / exercise in a safe environment to avoid the risk of a fall or injury.
Recommended stretch for use within a warm-up or cool down.
As instructed by a skilled physiotherapist, the stretch / exercise  is beneficial for injury prevention, to aid recovery from specific injuries, enhancement of the injury healing process, elongates tight muscles, reduces soft tissue tightness and alleviates joint stiffness.

Please feel free to contact the Manchester G4 Clinic to speak to a member of the team for any questions that you may have.

 

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