4 Simple Exercises to Improve Supination (Forearm Rotation)

Learn 4 exercises to try to improve supination! Please make sure you are cleared by your doctor prior to starting these exercises. Great for distal radius fractures (healed), many post-operative conditions, and general range of motion.
*Disclaimer: This video is not sponsored and all opinions are my own. While I am a Certified Hand Therapist, I cannot diagnose you via the internet. Please seek advice from a medical or rehabilitation professional prior to starting any exercise program.

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  • @MotifMusicStudios
    @MotifMusicStudios Жыл бұрын

    These are great and I love pondering the physical approach to motion when teaching the piano, so enjoyed listening in!

  • @hakangurel9409
    @hakangurel94092 жыл бұрын

    Very useful explanation, thank you

  • @MotifMusicStudios
    @MotifMusicStudios Жыл бұрын

    Your plant is beautiful and it made me chuckle. I feel this strong.

  • @alisteremerson7250
    @alisteremerson72503 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for these exercises, I'm gonna give these a whirl today.

  • @alexvasylivskyi3707
    @alexvasylivskyi37073 жыл бұрын

    Very nice thank you

  • @nealsterling8151
    @nealsterling81513 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the Video! I'm (trying to learn) playing the guitar, but all my life i have problems supinating my hands more than 45°. I don't have any pain when doing it, the motion just stops at around 45° and i can't movie it any further. Btw. exercise no. 3 seems to be the most effective (in my case) since i can feel the muscle strech in the forearm or rather the ellbow.

  • @markbensonutfb3363
    @markbensonutfb33633 жыл бұрын

    Great video, This will help with my Radial Head fracture. Getting my forearm moving and wrist. Thanks

  • @ForwardTherapy

    @ForwardTherapy

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes!!! Make sure it’s ok with your doctor to move, but I hope your arm is moving better soon!!

  • @haleymcdonald-dn8ml
    @haleymcdonald-dn8ml Жыл бұрын

    These were very helpful, thank you. My son has a permanent brachial plexus injury and supination is one thing he struggles with.

  • @ForwardTherapy

    @ForwardTherapy

    Жыл бұрын

    Gotcha! Nerve injuries can be tricky, for sure

  • @poornadev32
    @poornadev323 жыл бұрын

    Tq for giving advise

  • @badzedgeytac4798
    @badzedgeytac47982 жыл бұрын

    Thank You for this video, this will help my forearm to do those exercises, got frustrated for not knowing what to do on how to help my arm to rotate after surgery, thank you a lot 🥰

  • @ForwardTherapy

    @ForwardTherapy

    2 жыл бұрын

    Make sure you're cleared to do these types of exercises with your surgeon! :)

  • @vgc3540
    @vgc35403 жыл бұрын

    Amazing I have an intraarticular fracture of the capitelum. And this has helped me a lot. Thank you so muchh

  • @ForwardTherapy

    @ForwardTherapy

    3 жыл бұрын

    glad it's helped!!

  • @zansyakaib6551
    @zansyakaib6551 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks😊💙

  • @Kingjames_theinstructor
    @Kingjames_theinstructor Жыл бұрын

    thank you for this video. and your eyes are beautiful!

  • @allstar2850
    @allstar2850 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for these exercises. Recovering from a broken wrist after a pit bull attack! Gotta get that supination back, and these exercises will help so much.

  • @ForwardTherapy

    @ForwardTherapy

    Жыл бұрын

    So sorry to hear that! Make sure you’re cleared for movement by your doctor!

  • @jeremycorkery
    @jeremycorkery Жыл бұрын

    Ah thank you. My physio had given me a splint which does the function exercise of the third you mention 'Candy cane' (I like that, so funny). however the design of it wrapped upon itself with a bit of velcro to lock it in. Eventually the strap stretched and when I tried to increase supination it only had the effect of cutting off the blood supply to my arm as I'd try to wrench it around. I feel so dumb I didn't think to use my other arm to pull on the strap.

  • @22utoo
    @22utoo3 жыл бұрын

    Will these exercises work if you might've been born with this on one arm? Not sure if this was caused by injury when I was a kid or just born this way on my right arm only. I tell you what it feels impossible that it would supinate properly but asking for your experienced opinion on this. Thanks

  • @willminnery8198
    @willminnery81982 жыл бұрын

    Hi ! Bricklayer arm pain both arms same spot knots on same spot both arms. Cause when gripping pain comes from inside elbow. Been told I have nerve compression or Pronator teres syndrome. Ive done needling dry needling. Lasers heat cold hammer pronation and supernation . Your towel stretch I do with grocery shopping basket but may cause too much tork on wrists as u described. Just wondering it’s been 3 yrs and 2 years of treatments. And not lot of recovery. Is there such thing as arm hand physiotherapist specialist? Can’t work going on 2 yrs

  • @cumarcalicumar8299
    @cumarcalicumar8299 Жыл бұрын

    thanks sir i have problem lack of supination i can't do this how its possible to do this exercise

  • @agnay4803
    @agnay48033 жыл бұрын

    Omg u look amazing💓

  • @ForwardTherapy

    @ForwardTherapy

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, you’re too kind! Did you enjoy the exercises in this video?

  • @easterkim927
    @easterkim9273 жыл бұрын

    Good to know! I still dealing with a broken shaft of the ulna bone🥺

  • @ForwardTherapy

    @ForwardTherapy

    3 жыл бұрын

    Rats - sorry to hear! I hope it heals soon! Make sure to check with your doctor before starting any exercise

  • @LillyDrumeva
    @LillyDrumeva2 жыл бұрын

    Hi, I am from Bulgaria. i have a twisted supinator muscle, with fibrosis. I did lazer, magnet, electro stimulation - nothing. I just tried the exercises. The one with the hammer is hard and the one with the candy towel felt good, like a massage, but the arm feels twisted after, weard. And I have more pain after doing them thann before.

  • @ForwardTherapy

    @ForwardTherapy

    2 жыл бұрын

    Sorry to hear about your pain! If the exercises cause more pain, please stop and consult with your doctor. They can properly advice you on what exercises will be best for your specific case.

  • @emiistar8921
    @emiistar89213 жыл бұрын

    Good info

  • @ForwardTherapy

    @ForwardTherapy

    3 жыл бұрын

    I hope it helps! Thank you!!

  • @emiistar8921

    @emiistar8921

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@ForwardTherapy my probation is stuck after olecranon surgery I m facing much trouble I don't know what to do

  • @ForwardTherapy

    @ForwardTherapy

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hmmm...are you currently working with therapy?

  • @mohdanwarulbaqui9083
    @mohdanwarulbaqui90833 жыл бұрын

    👍 Nice explanation. I had my forearm surgery in which fixation done to both radial and ulnar,. Now I have problems with supination movement. Let me know for how many sessions and duration of time in a day. 🌹 🌹 🌹 🌹

  • @lanxian610

    @lanxian610

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi, can you supinate your arm now? I can’t supinate my arm, I will be 2 months post op this aug. 19

  • @syed3293

    @syed3293

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@lanxian610 hi are you able to supinate now? I have done shoulder surgery today is 5 the post surgery still I am not able to supinate my arm

  • @claudiaasi3905

    @claudiaasi3905

    Ай бұрын

    ​@@lanxian610hi, can you supinate now? I have your same problem

  • @gokulnanjil7821
    @gokulnanjil78212 жыл бұрын

    I met with an accident 3 years ago where both my radius and the ulna got complely fracture. I didn't do much of the physiotherapy during that time and I regret not doing so, as I still cannot fully rotate my arm. With the fact that, now my bones are completely healed, is it possible to regain full rotational motion of my forearm now ?

  • @ForwardTherapy

    @ForwardTherapy

    2 жыл бұрын

    Sorry to hear about your accident! The longer time out from injury, the less likely it is to regain full motion. Typically the first 4 months are the most optimal time to regain motion, but it can be possible up to a year.

  • @syed3293
    @syed32932 жыл бұрын

    Hi, thank you for the video. I have done arthoscopy bakart repair in my left shoulder. Now I am not able to supinate my arm. Could you please tell how many days it will take to recover from this problem?

  • @ForwardTherapy

    @ForwardTherapy

    2 жыл бұрын

    Would recommend working with a therapist that your doctor refers you to for the specific details on your case!

  • @syed3293

    @syed3293

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ForwardTherapy Thank you for the response. I checked with the Theraphist & following some specific exercises now.

  • @_.raijin7920
    @_.raijin79202 жыл бұрын

    Fractured my wrist 6-7 years ago and rotation hasn’t been %100 ever since, is it still possible to regain even a little rotation Mobility? Or is too late? Considering my injury has completely healed.

  • @ForwardTherapy

    @ForwardTherapy

    2 жыл бұрын

    typically would be hard to regain motion after that long.

  • @fayiezahanger2671
    @fayiezahanger26712 жыл бұрын

    Hey there, I fractured my arm back in 2014 and 5 years later in October 2019 I got my radial head removed in a surgery. Ever since I broke my arm in the first place my supination has been restricted, is there any chance that these excercises will help me to gain any mobility back?

  • @ForwardTherapy

    @ForwardTherapy

    2 жыл бұрын

    Sorry to hear!! Typically motion becomes very difficult to regain after 6 months or so after an injury.

  • @vigneshwaranravi4263

    @vigneshwaranravi4263

    2 жыл бұрын

    I was searching about radial head excision surgery found out ur post... My right hand radial head is removed .. Iam worrying about my hand. Having stressful days. Iam 25. Can i do pushup ever in my life. Not now.. After some years. Light weight lifting.. Can i balance my body with my both hands without redial head in one hand.. Hope your strength back.. How is your hand now.. Can you do pushup now.. Glad i found you..

  • @ForwardTherapy

    @ForwardTherapy

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@vigneshwaranravi4263 Sounds like you need to talk with your doctor about what they expect will be restrictions for you! Sometimes after a radial head excision there is a permanent weight bearing or weight lifting restriction.

  • @beansvlog
    @beansvlog3 жыл бұрын

    Can i do these exercise a week after surgery?

  • @ForwardTherapy

    @ForwardTherapy

    3 жыл бұрын

    Depends on the type of surgery! To be safe I’d consult with the surgeon and ask what’s safe to do, or wait until you start hand therapy.

  • @beansvlog

    @beansvlog

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@ForwardTherapy radius and ulna fracture , i can lift my arm but i can’t rotate my wrist. Will i be able to get my motion back?

  • @ForwardTherapy

    @ForwardTherapy

    3 жыл бұрын

    Rotation is one of the tougher ones to get back

  • @ForwardTherapy

    @ForwardTherapy

    3 жыл бұрын

    You will get it as long as you work on it with guidance from the doctor or your hand therapist!! I would hold off on any of these passive stretches for now and talk with your doctor about what would be safe for you

  • @killgon2185
    @killgon21852 жыл бұрын

    Hi, I was on a splint for a week and cast for a month however my bone didn’t heal correctly that’s why I needed surgery, they put me on a bandage again for a month. I started exercising my arm on july 21 and I will be 2 months post op this aug. 19 Now I’m having a hard time supinating my arm . (Everytime I do supination exercises, there is a hard feeling on my ulna bone (below the wrist ) Can I still supinate my arm?

  • @ForwardTherapy

    @ForwardTherapy

    2 жыл бұрын

    I’d recommend talking with your doctor to know what to expect and what is safe for you to do!

  • @woldebazizew9385
    @woldebazizew93852 жыл бұрын

    i had incomplete and simple fracture in my right hand ulna fracture near to my wrist and my wrist is safe because of thick stick injury before a month and i have supination problem and can i do your exercise

  • @ForwardTherapy

    @ForwardTherapy

    2 жыл бұрын

    check with your doctor or therapist to see if this is safe for you!

  • @ManmadeEye
    @ManmadeEye Жыл бұрын

    I broke my right wrist 2 years ago, and my wrist has permanently been unable to do supination, and is bowed. I’ve been told it’s all in the bone, so I’ve given up hope on physio. Apart from getting it broken into place is there anything I can do? Thanks :)

  • @ForwardTherapy

    @ForwardTherapy

    Жыл бұрын

    An injury from that long ago is likely not going to improve with stretching.

  • @DarkLord-uc1wn
    @DarkLord-uc1wn2 жыл бұрын

    Hey!! I am 16 and was born with erbs palsey (right arm). And I really do face alot of problems because of it. I did do some therapy for like 2 to 3 years when I was a kid. I have a bend to my elbow, I will have my right scapula pop out when I bend my arms inwards, have problems with wrist (can't move it up or down), can't stretch my arm all the way up. In short, some muscles of my arm is weak and there's alot I am facing so...is there any way you could help me? I know its an year old video but....it would really mean alot to me😔 🙏

  • @ForwardTherapy

    @ForwardTherapy

    2 жыл бұрын

    I would highly recommend talking with your doctor about getting some therapy! a therapist would be able to better assess and create a treatment plan for you - it's hard to do that without seeing you!

  • @DarkLord-uc1wn

    @DarkLord-uc1wn

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ForwardTherapy Sure. Thank you and have a nice day. 🙏❤

  • @CAT-ly2wo
    @CAT-ly2wo3 жыл бұрын

    I got distal radius fracture now i cant supinate my wrist its just supinating bout 90 degree n if i try hard it pains

  • @ForwardTherapy

    @ForwardTherapy

    3 жыл бұрын

    It can take some time to regain that motion! Wait to do this type of stretching until the bone is healed.

  • @ankitsharma3192
    @ankitsharma31922 жыл бұрын

    Hi ! I had a radius surgery 2 weeks back and now all the stitches are removed but i am not able to move my wrist , supination , pronation and not even face my palm. Shall i start doing these exercise and how much time will it take for the full movement . Thanks in advance

  • @ForwardTherapy

    @ForwardTherapy

    2 жыл бұрын

    please check with your doctor or therapist before starting any of these exercises, to make sure they're safe for you!!

  • @ankitsharma3192

    @ankitsharma3192

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ForwardTherapy Thanks for the quick response. i consulted with doctor he told to use left hand to eat food and to move wrist up and down . the clockwise and anti clockwise rotation of wrist is still restricted. I want to start wrist movement as I am not able to move it

  • @pukarnagarkoti7496
    @pukarnagarkoti74963 жыл бұрын

    I got injury at my shoulder, elbow,wrist and finger and kwire was inserted at wrist for fixation now it's already 1 mnth that kwire was removed but it's very hard for me to do supination and it's hurts badly .I got stiffness at shoulder and I am doing therapy but for supination it's very hard ma'am.

  • @ForwardTherapy

    @ForwardTherapy

    3 жыл бұрын

    Sorry to hear about your injury!! Keep working on it, movement takes time. Glad you’re working with a therapist!

  • @pukarnagarkoti7496

    @pukarnagarkoti7496

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you maam

  • @ShubhamYadav-ux2ft
    @ShubhamYadav-ux2ft2 жыл бұрын

    I got forearm surgery. now my elbow extend and flex but I can't pronate my arm. How long will it take

  • @ForwardTherapy

    @ForwardTherapy

    2 жыл бұрын

    It really depends on what surgery you had! I'd talk with your surgeon about what to expect - they can give you the most accurate answer!

  • @christylaitong7535
    @christylaitong75353 жыл бұрын

    I can't supinate at all after being in a cast for 3weeks due to an elbow dislocation. Should i see a doctor or try these?

  • @ForwardTherapy

    @ForwardTherapy

    3 жыл бұрын

    Dislocations are tricky business - the tissues are still healing and there isn’t a lot of stability early on so you have to be very careful not to reinjure - it’s easy to dislocate again. I would honestly recommend talking to your doctor and see what they recommend (you can ask what precautions there are, and if they have any suggestions for exercises). Likely you’ll need some therapy to help regain motion and build strength safely.

  • @anasshah1350
    @anasshah13503 жыл бұрын

    I got my hands fractured 2 years ago and since I can't rotate my wrist completely (problem with supination) so, by doing this exercise can I get my motion back?

  • @ForwardTherapy

    @ForwardTherapy

    3 жыл бұрын

    It definitely might help! However it gets pretty hard to get range of motion back that long after an injury...I don't know your exact case but typically the first year is the best opportunity to get motion back.

  • @anasshah1350

    @anasshah1350

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your words, I will try

  • @prashantkamble2671
    @prashantkamble26713 жыл бұрын

    How many days does it take supinate or get pronation fully (full motion ) while doing the exercise

  • @ForwardTherapy

    @ForwardTherapy

    3 жыл бұрын

    Depends - hard to answer this without knowing what the injury or limitation is caused by. It differs depending on situation!

  • @prashantkamble2671

    @prashantkamble2671

    3 жыл бұрын

    Normally how much time will it take

  • @ForwardTherapy

    @ForwardTherapy

    3 жыл бұрын

    Every injury and every diagnosis is different. Would be a different answer for a broken wrist that an elbow surgery, etc. but just generally speaking it takes repetition and time for our body’s tissues to stretch and also maintain any gains

  • @khanshab2609
    @khanshab26093 жыл бұрын

    Hey, after exercise what can i do ..?

  • @ForwardTherapy

    @ForwardTherapy

    3 жыл бұрын

    For any specific reason? Usually after exercising I recommend using ice if you feel sore!

  • @yippee2000
    @yippee2000 Жыл бұрын

    If you are just recovering from a wrist fracture or surgery, do Not try (heavy) hammer exercise until you have already tried (and were successful) in holding/supporting similarly shaped items that didn't weigh so much, FIRST. Otherwise you will be sorry going straight to trying to hold the weight of a hammer.

  • @mohammedaamir144
    @mohammedaamir144 Жыл бұрын

    I want to meet you for my hand problem. How can I contact you ?

  • @ForwardTherapy

    @ForwardTherapy

    Жыл бұрын

    I’m sorry, I don’t take private clients!! I’d recommend getting a referral from your doctor to visit a hand therapist in your area! You can find local hand therapists on HTCC.org

  • @rizwansaifi1206
    @rizwansaifi12062 жыл бұрын

    My left hand cannot supination.plz it's treatment.... this problem is my birth...

  • @ForwardTherapy

    @ForwardTherapy

    2 жыл бұрын

    Would advise you talk with a doctor in your local area to discuss appropriate treatment!

  • @rizwansaifi1206

    @rizwansaifi1206

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ForwardTherapy thank you

  • @asitpurohit_108
    @asitpurohit_1083 жыл бұрын

    How long we have to do in a day and for how mant time in a day ?? And till how many days we have to do ???

  • @ForwardTherapy

    @ForwardTherapy

    3 жыл бұрын

    Usually with this type of stretch I recommend doing 1-2 reps (holding about 10-20 seconds each rep), twice a day. But you can do more or less based on the severity of your stiffness.