WAG Wrist exercises to prevent growth plate injuries?

[my4buffaloes]

My dd is having some minor wrist pain and after watching others go through growth plate fractures and inflammation in their wrists I would like to prevent my dd's pain from getting worse. Are there any exercises that can strengthen the wrist to prevent this type of injury?

 

[Hookani]

My dd is going to PT for that right now. I'll see if I can scan the exercises she does. It's not specifically to prevent gymnast wrist but strengthening the wrist and arm in general.

 

[gymdog]

Maybe try the rice bucket exercises? Just google rice bucket, it's aimed at strengthening the lower arm. Plus looks fun for the kids.

 

[Aero]

I went through this with one of my gymnasts (she had inflamed growth plates in both of her wrists) so I did a lot of research on prehab/rehab techniques and strategies. After she rested for the prescribed amount of time suggested by the doctor, I had her begin working on a number of rice bucket exercises and I definitely think they have helped. This is a great video that helped me a lot that someone shared with me in a past thread. I hope it helps you!

 

[SurpriseGymMom]

Interesting! DD seems to have either weak wrists/elbows or some issue with her technique as she is currently recovering from the third or fourth time spraining her wrists/wrist extenders. I will check these out!

 

[my4buffaloes]

Thanks! I will definitely look into the rice bucket exercises. I really don't want it to flare up again.