Designing and developing an innovative device for strengthening wrist flexors and extensors group of muscle- A multiphase exploratory study

Title: Designing and Devloping an innovative device for strenghthening wrist flexors and extensors group of muscles - A multiphasic exploratory study

Investigators : Kalariya Swati Maheshbhai; PT, Dr. Komal Doshi; MPT, School of Physiotherapy, RK University.

Background : Wrist joint also referred to as the radiocarpal joint is a condyloid synovial joint of the distal upper limb that connects and serves as a transition point between the forearm and hand. function of the wrist joint is to provide range of motion necessary to adequately perform daily functions while maintaining a physiologic level of inherent stability. Muscles in the forearm control wrist movement. The body of each muscle is located proximally in the forearm, and their tendons extend distally across the wrist joint. Their actions can group muscles associated with the wrist joint. They are essential for a wide range of activities involving hand and wrist movements from everyday tasks to complex sports and artistic performance. This muscle are important for the movement,  dexterity , grip , stability and coordination of wrist .Wrist muscle weakness can arise from various causes and significantly affect daily functioning.