Start with your right wrist. Repeat on your left wrist, if needed.
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Sit with your right arm against your body and elbow bent. Support your right elbow with your left hand.
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Hold your hand straight ahead, thumb up. Turn your hand to the left so your palm is down. Hold for
5 seconds. Then turn your hand back to the thumb-up position and relax. -
Repeat
10 times.
Author: Wheeler, Brooke
Author: Yang, Sue
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