Give our pen-grasping experiment a try!
Hold the pen as tightly as you can in each of the wrist positions indicated in the trials. Have a partner try to pull the pen out of your grasp . . .
Trial 1
Neutral Wrist
Trial 2
Wrist Flexion
Trial 3
Wrist Extension
Did you discover in Trial 1 that neutral is your strongest position?
Was it harder to hold onto the pen in trials 1 & 2 in wrist flexion and extension?
Now you’ve directly experienced the effect your wrist position has on your grip strength!
This information is for health improvement and injury prevention only. It does not constitute medical advice, treatment or diagnosis. If you have an injury or medical concern, please consult your healthcare provider. Please call 911 with a medical emergency.
