A fractured wrist occurs when one or both of the bones in your wrist -- the ulna and radius -- breaks. Wrist injuries are frequently the result of sports injuries, falls or aging, and can take up to two months to heal. After your fracture heals, a series of strengthening and stretching exercises can help return your wrist to normal function. Always wait for your doctor's approval to begin wrist exercises.
Ulnar Deviation
Ulnar deviation helps to increase the range of motion in your wrist bones. Hold onto a pencil or pen with both hands. Extend your arms out straight in front of you. Slowly turn your wrists to the left and then to the right, a motion that's similar to that of using a car's steering wheel. Complete three sets of 20 repetitions. Only complete this exercise if you can do so pain-free.
Ball Squeeze
This exercise helps to increase the strength in your wrist, and can condition your wrist so that you can resume your normal daily activities. Use a stress ball or foam ball; purchase these in a sporting goods store, or obtain them through your doctor or physical therapist. Place the ball in the palm of your hand. Grasp your fingers over the ball and squeeze it as tight as you can. Hold this position for five seconds. Relax and repeat three sets of 15 repetitions throughout the day.
Finger Extensions
After being in a cast or immobilized in some sort of brace, your fingers need to regain normal function so that you can perform daily tasks. Place a rubber band around your fingers near your knuckles. Slowly extend your fingers outwards as far as you comfortably can. Return your fingers to a neutral position and repeat. Complete three sets of 10 repetitions each day.
Wrist Extension and Flexion
Use a lightweight dumbbell, a hammer or an unopened food can to complete this exercise. Position your weight in your right hand with your palm facing the ground. Slowly bend your wrist so that your palm is moving upward. Repeat three sets of 10 repetitions. Next, place the weight in your hand with your palm facing the ceiling. Bend your wrist so that your hand is moving inward toward your body. Complete three sets of 10 repetitions throughout the day.
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