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Mobility Gentle ~3 min

Wrist range of motion

Slow wrist movements through bend, extend, and side-to-side to maintain comfortable joint mobility.

Equipment: No special equipment

Forearm supported; hand off table edge.

Ready when you are

We'll guide you through 6 short steps — about 34 seconds of guided motion. Pause or stop anytime — nothing leaves your device.

Have ready: No special equipment

Contraindications & stop if…

When not to do this

  • Acute wrist fracture
  • Recent wrist surgery without clearance
  • Active immobilization (cast/splint)

Stop if

  • Sharp wrist pain
  • Clicking with pain
  • Sudden swelling
How does the hand feel right now?
No painWorst pain

Guided full-screen session — 3D hand, optional mirror, voice or silent modes.

Why it helps

Mobility work supports daily tasks like turning keys, pouring, and typing without forcing the joint.

What it should feel like

A gentle stretch at the end of each range. Never forced.

Target area

Wrist

Stop if you notice

  • Sharp wrist pain
  • Clicking with pain
  • Sudden swelling

Get clearance first if

  • Acute wrist fracture
  • Recent wrist surgery without clearance
  • Active immobilization (cast/splint)

Watch a curated demo

Patient education · Wrist range of motion
Watch on YouTube

Your practice loop

Pause where you want, then tap A for where the loop starts and B for where it ends. Turn Autoloop off anytime — your A/B times stay saved for this video.

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Full video. Native YouTube controls stay in the player frame.
5 Exercises to Build Grip Strength after Distal Radius Fracture · Virtual Hand Care · verified 2026-04-22Patient education only — not a replacement for advice from your clinician.

Education sources

HandTherapy.app summarizes common home-program elements used in hand therapy and surgery recovery education. These links are for learning — they do not replace your clinician's instructions.

Explainer

How to do it well

Goal, setup, dose, and the things therapists most often have to repeat. This is education — not a replacement for your clinician's plan.

Before you start

  • Forearm fully supported on a table.
  • Hand hangs free off the edge.
  • Move only into pain-free range.

Today's dose

Reps
6
Sets
2
Hold
3s
Sessions / day
3
Rest
30s
Pain ceiling
3/10

Common mistakes

  • Forcing past the first sign of resistance
  • Lifting the forearm off the table to 'cheat' more range
  • Adding resistance — this is mobility, not strength

Easier version

  • Skip side-to-side tilts if wrist is sore
  • Reduce to 3 reps and shorten the hold

Harder version

Only if your phase allows progression.

  • Add a 5-second hold at end-range (only if pain-free)
  • Add a third set

How did this feel?

One tap. Saved as a question for your next visit when relevant — never auto-shared.

Continue your rehab

What to do next — not a dead end

Suggestions use shared goals, tags, and difficulty — not your medical record. Always defer to your clinician’s plan after surgery or a flare.

Estimated time

~3 min this exercise

Add a second exercise below for a fuller block.

Equipment

None required — bodyweight / table surface only

Pain-level guard

Explainer ceiling: 3/10 — back off before you reach it.

When to stop

Sharp wrist pain

Clicking with pain

Full stop rules ↑

Common mistake to watch

Forcing past the first sign of resistance

More form cues ↓

Get clearance first if

  • Acute wrist fracture
  • Recent wrist surgery without clearance
  • Active immobilization (cast/splint)

Where this fits in a program

How recovery phases work

Movement library — same skills, smaller steps

Movements are the building blocks therapists combine into exercises.

In-session scaling: Easier — Skip side-to-side tilts if wrist is sore · Harder — Add a 5-second hold at end-range (only if pain-free)Full explainer ↓