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Warm-up exercises for tennis elbow

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Warm-up exercises for tennis elbow

Thumb and finger opposition

Thumb and finger opposition exercise
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  1. Begin by placing your hand on a table in front of you, with your palm up.
  2. Touch your thumb to each finger, one finger at a time.
  3. Repeat this cycle 20 times.

Wrist circles

Wrist circles exercise
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  1. Place your forearm on your thigh, palm up, with your hand in a very light fist.
  2. Make slow circles with your hand.
  3. Repeat 20 times.

Hand flips

Hand flips exercise
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  1. Place your hand palm down on your thigh.
  2. Flip your hand over so the back of your hand rests on your thigh and your palm is up.
  3. Repeat 20 times.

Current as of: March 9, 2022

Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:
William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine
Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine
Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine
Davide Bardana MD, FRCSC - Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine

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