Forearm Pronation/Supination

Purpose: 

Increases and preserves flexibility and mobility of the joints  

  • Supination is the movement of the forearm that brings the palm upward. This movement is important for hand function. 

  • Pronation is the movement of the forearm that brings the palm of the hand downward.  

Directions: 

Complete 10-15 repetitions (30 seconds each) once a day  

Hold the wrist with one hand and the palm with the other hand. Rotate the forearm so the palm faces towards you. Then rotate the forearm in the opposite direction away from you. 

Practice in real life! 

  • Surprise- while the child’s eyes are closed, the parent places a small object inside child’s hand, the child is encouraged to rotate his forearm (palm up) and open their palm to see the surprise 

  • Pouring water 

  • Flipping coins 

  • Turning door knobs 

  • Using a spoon