ISOMETRIC EXERCISE
Wrist flexors and extensors
ACTIVE RANGE OF MOTION EXERCISE
Assisted stretch to forearm flexors and extensor musculature and radial/ulnar deviation
Weight bearing wrist extension exercise(hand on the table with the patient leaning forward on them) to patient tolerance
Active stretch to shoulder girdle and rotator cuff musculature
Active stretch to elbow flexor and extensor musculature
INTRINSIC HAND MUSCLE EXERCISE
Thumb/digit opposition
Repetitive squeezing of theraputty
repetitive towel wringing exercise
STRENGTHENING ROUTINE
Biceps curl with 1,5-2 pound weights bilaterally
Shoulder abduction, flexion and extension reps with 2 pound weights bilaterally
Repetitive squeezing of rubber ball in affected wrist
Flexion and extension of wrist using 1,5 pound weights increasing as tolerated
FUNCTIONAL ACTIVITIES
Patient is encouraged to resume pre-accident activities that involve the affected extremity (eg. writing, typing, cooking, etc.)