Tendon glide exercises

The following exercises should not be painful, but they may feel slightly uncomfortable as your fingers and hand stretch.

• Each exercise should be completed four to six times, and four times a day if possible. Your therapist or doctor will tell you if this needs to be different.

• Always exercise gently and slowly.

• Hold the position at the end of each exercise for five seconds.

• Always start and finish with your fingers as straight as possible.

Exercise 1: Table top to flat fist

1. 
   Exercise 1a
2. 
   Exercise 1b
3. 
   Exercise 1c

Exercise 2: Hook to full fist

1. 
   Exercise 2a
2. 
   Exercise 2b
3. 
   Exercise 2c

Exercise 3: Spread your fingers apart as far as possible, then back again

1. 
   Exercise 3a
2. 
   Exercise 3b
3. 
   Exercise 3c

What if I have any questions or concerns?

If you have any questions or concerns regarding your treatment, please call the Physiotherapy Department on 01227 783065.