Exercises for people with MS
Exercise 13 Forearm rotation
Helps with:
Strength
Arm and hand
Starting position:
Sitting
Starting position
Sitting at a table.
Step one
Hold an umbrella, pole or rolling pin vertically in one hand, keep the forearm in contact with the table.
Turn your wrist over to take the pole down to the table then raise it back up again and go over the other way as far as you can.
Step two
Repeat with the other arm.
Do this exercise slowly so that the pole does not flop!
Repeat 3-5 times each side.
If you have problems/concerns, talk to a physiotherapist