Exercises
- Firm pain free exercises
- Hold end range position for 2 seconds, repeat 10 times, 4 times a day
- Exercises will be progressed according to stage of tissue healing
- Push each movement as far as comfortable, without causing an increase in pain or swelling
Straighten fingers
Bend fingers into a hook
Bend large knuckles, keep rest of fingers straight
Touch your palm keeping end joints straight
Make a full fist
Straighten middle joint whilst blocking
the large knuckle
Hold paper in between fingers
and pull apart
Hold middle knuckle still and bend tip of finger
Hold other fingers straight and bend
middle knuckle of affected finger
Push finger into hook position
Push fingers into a fist, then hold
as you release pressure
Squeeze into a fist
Pinch and pull apart
Roll putty