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Radial Deviation (Strength)

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This exercise is for your right wrist. Switch sides for your left wrist.

  1. Stand up straight. Hold a hand weight in your right hand. Your healthcare provider will tell you what size hand weight to use.

  2. Keep your arm straight down at your side. Bend your wrist forward to lift the weight. Don’t move your arm, only your wrist.

  3. Hold for 5 seconds, or as instructed. Slowly lower your hand back down.

  4. Repeat 5 to 10 times, or as instructed.

Man standing doing radial deviation exercise with hand weight.

Author: Wheeler, Brooke

Online Medical Reviewer: Raymond Turley Jr PA-C

Online Medical Reviewer: Stacey Wojcik MBA BSN RN

Online Medical Reviewer: Thomas N Joseph MD

Date Last Reviewed: 12/01/2022

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