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Wrist injuries are common among people. Majority of them being older people and athletes. When patients suffer from a wrist fracture or sprain therapy may be required to help restore lost mobility. In therapy, specialists have patients perform exercises to strengthen tissue and release any tension. Wrist exercises can help prevent tendonitis and carpal tunnel. Virtual PT NYC can assist you with any wrist injuries you may have. If you're looking for more information about virtual physical therapy NJ, visit us today.

What is Wrist Mobilization?  

Wrist mobilization and aims to restore and get back functions of a normal joint. A normal joint provides more flexibility and mobility with the wrist. It focuses on using different exercises and activities to improve the mobility of the wrist. This method also alleviates pain in the wrist. 

Benefits of Wrist Mobilization

When looking for wrist exercises some benefits come with it. Wrist mobilization exercises serve many benefits to people with injuries. These exercises can help with flexibility and relieve pain in the wrist and joint. Here's a list of benefits of mobilization exercises:

• Reduced pain in joint
• Increased range of motion
• Improved function of joint
• Improved wrist stability
  

Wrist Mobilization Exercises

When you start doing activities for your wrist it's important to not overextend your wrist or injure yourself. These exercises are meant to improve flexibility and mobility, not to be painful. If you experience any pain stop and shorten the range of motion or skip exercise. The exercises that our virtual physical therapy NJ recommends are as follows: 

• Wrist sway: Place your hand on a table. Without moving your arm, move your hand forward and back slowly. You should feel a stretch in your wrist and joint. 
  

• Wrist roll: Start by interlacing your finger, palms are together. For 30 seconds move your hands in a circular motion. It's important in this exercise to start slowly then increase.
  

• Wrist wave: Put your palm together, interlacing your fingers, and begin by flexing one wrist and letting it flow to the opposite wrist down to the other elbow. 
  

• Prayer stretch: Start by placing your hands together. Without separating your hands, lower them toward the belly while applying pressure inward.
  

Virtual Physical Therapy NJ

Virtual PT NYC is here to provide you with the best customer service for your medical needs. Our therapists create a safe and positive environment for patients. Staying in good physical shape is an essential part of emotional and overall well being. That's why it's our mission to make sure that we connect our clients to the right therapist to achieve their goals and have a healthy life. If you need virtual physical therapy NJ for your wrist pain, contact us today to learn more.