Wrist Rotation
Make a loose fist and slowly rotate the forearm from palm-up to palm-down to mobilize the wrist and forearm.
Do this exercise
2 sets × 5 reps. Watch the demo and tap through at your own pace — we log your reps, holds, and how it felt.
Prefer the classic step-by-step timer?
Bend your elbow to about 90° with the forearm supported and the hand raised.
Ready when you are
We'll guide you through 3 short steps — about 22 seconds of guided motion. Pause or stop anytime — nothing is uploaded.
Have ready: No special equipment
Contraindications & stop if…
When not to do this
- Recent hand or wrist surgery without clinician clearance
- Acute fracture before bone-healing milestones
Stop if
- Sharp or increasing pain
- New numbness, tingling, or pins-and-needles
- Sudden swelling or color change in the hand
Prefer a quick pacing gate before the timer? Use full guided session — it asks for pain, stiffness, and fatigue in a few taps first (education only, not clearance).
Why it helps
Rotating the forearm restores the pronation and supination range needed for turning keys, doorknobs, and utensils.
What it should feel like
A gentle turning sensation through the forearm and wrist. No pinching.
Target area
Wrist, forearm
Stop if you notice
- Sharp or increasing pain
- New numbness, tingling, or pins-and-needles
- Sudden swelling or color change in the hand
Get clearance first if
- Recent hand or wrist surgery without clinician clearance
- Acute fracture before bone-healing milestones
Instructions, dose & tipsSetup, how many to do, and common mistakes
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
- Sit comfortably with your forearm supported.
- Remove rings and tight jewelry.
- Move only into comfortable range — never force.
Today's dose
- Reps
- 5
- Sets
- 2
- Sessions / day
- 2
- Rest
- 20s
- Pain ceiling
- 3/10
Common mistakes
- Rushing the movement instead of moving slowly and smoothly
- Pushing into pain rather than a gentle stretch
Easier version
- Do fewer reps and rest more often
- Reduce the range of motion until it feels comfortable
Harder version
Only if your phase allows progression.
- Add a gentle 5-second hold at the end of each rep
How did this feel?
One tap. Saved as a question for your next visit when relevant — never auto-shared.