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Exercises for people with MS

starting position - sitting at a table

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.

Animation of forearm rotation

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If you have problems/concerns, talk to a physiotherapist