Body region · Rehab Science Chapter 18
Wrist & Hand
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Eight small carpal bones make the wrist flexible and strong; long tendons from the forearm move the fingers.
Anatomical structures
Wrist joint
indexedRadiocarpal and midcarpal joints between forearm and hand.
Carpal bones
indexedEight small bones in two rows forming the wrist.
Finger joints
indexedMCP
Flexor tendons
indexedTendons on the palm side that bend the wrist and fingers.
Extensor tendons
indexedTendons on the back of the hand that straighten wrist and fingers.
Median nerve
indexedNerve passing through the carpal tunnel to the thumb
Carpal tunnel
indexedPassage on the palm side of the wrist containing the median nerve and flexor tendons.
Thumb structures
indexedThumb base joint and tendons of the first dorsal compartment (De Quervain's).
Exercises (26)
Pectoral mobilisationAngel (foam roller)Banded cervical retractionCervical flexor isometric holdFarmer’s carryForearm pronation and supinationGrip strengthenerManual variationMedian nerve slider mobility 1Median nerve slider mobility 2Pectoral stretchRadial deviator curlResisted finger extensorSupinator and pronator curlUlnar deviator curlWall chin tuckWrist extensor curlWrist extensor isometricsWrist extensor mobilizationWrist extensor stretchWrist flexion and extension mobilityWrist flexor curlWrist flexor isometricsWrist flexor mobilizationWrist flexor stretchWrist ulnar and radial deviation mobility
Prevention
Keep the phase 3 exercises from this region’s protocols in your routine 2–3× a week, build training load gradually and warm up specifically for your sport. Injury prevention principles →