Wrist Extensor Stretch Exercise

Also called Forearm extensor stretch, Tennis elbow stretch.

Reviewed by a licensed physical therapist on the HEPonDemand team

For therapists: free account. Opens the program builder with wrist extensor stretch already added. Printing this handout needs a free account too.

How to do it

Hold your arm straight out in front of you with your palm facing down.
Use your other hand to gently bend your wrist down, pressing the back of your hand toward you.
Hold, then let go.

Keep your elbow straight.

Stop if you feel tingling in your fingers.

Clinics and schools are welcome to add it to a patient resources page. Copy this link and paste it into your site:

<a href="https://hepondemand.com/exercises/wrist-extensor-stretch">Wrist Extensor Stretch Exercise: free printable handout</a>