The Washington Post notes that one may wonder how far back one can bend their wrist. In a typical individual, the wrist can flex, or bend, backwards by approximately 30 to 60 degrees. This range allows for a significant amount of mobility, but it also has its limitations. For instance, it may not be possible to touch one’s heel to one’s backside… as the shape of the — and the angle of the legs may not permit it.
Read more: See here
How far back can you bend your wrist? Can you touch your heel to your backside? Can you reach one arm over your head and touch the opposite shoulder?
Our columnist is Trisha S. Pasricha, a physician at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and an instructor in medicine at Harvard Medical School.
