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Pronator Quadratus Active Massage

PRONATOR QUADRATUS ACTIVE MASSAGE

This is a self massage technique used for the pronator quadratus muscle. Flex your wrist and hold the affected side’s arm straight out in front of you and push downwards on your forearm 1-2 inches proximal from the wrist. The intensity of the pressure is ideally 5-6/10 intensity. While maintaining the pressure, slowly extend the wrist within tolerable limits. Generally this exercise is limited to 4-6 repetitions per day.

Muscles Involved:

  • Pronator Quadratus

  • Common Wrist Flexors

Related Conditions:

  • Wrist Impingement

  • Pronator Quadratus Dysfunction

  • Dynamic Wrist Instability

  • TFCC Tear

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