Your scaphoid makes up one of 13 bones found in your wrist that allow you to perform simple wrist actions such as flexion and extension. Injury to your scaphoid, such as a wrist fracture, can hinder your ability to perform daily activities. To remedy the situation, do wrist rehabilitation exercises at home and at your own pace. Consult your doctor if you experience sharp or intense pain during exercise.
Wrist Flexion
The wrist flexion exercise uses your arm to provide resistance as you strengthen your wrist muscles. Place your wrist on a flat surface such as a table, with your wrist and hand beyond the edge of the table. Make a fist and hold this position for six seconds. Slowly bend your wrist downward and allow your fingers to hang and relax. Continue bending until you feel a light stretch in your wrist. Hold this position for six seconds. Repeat this exercise eight to 12 times.
Hand Flips
The hand flips exercises focuses on wrist rotation. Sit on a chair or flat surface and place the arm of your injured hand, palm down, on the corresponding thigh -- right hand, right thigh or left hand, left thigh. Slowly flip your hand over, resting the back of your injured hand on your thigh, palm facing upward. Repeat this movement eight to 12 times, keeping your forearm on your thigh throughout the exercise.
Grip Strengthening
Use a rubber ball to help strengthen the muscles that surround your wrist bones. Hold a rubber ball in your hand, gripping it with all five fingers. Squeeze the ball slowly until you feel a light stretch in your wrist. Hold this position for five seconds, then relax. Do three sets of 10 repetitions.
Thumb Flexion
The thumb flexion exercises focuses on the movement of your thumb to stretch the muscle that surrounds your scaphoid bone. Place your injured hand on the table, thumb pointed upward. Keep your hand straight and relaxed, and bend your thumb across your palm to your baby finger. Touch the base of your baby finger and hold this position for six seconds. Release and straighten your thumb to return to the starting position. Repeat eight to 12 times.
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