Tendon glide exercises
Information for patients from the Orthopaedic Hand Service
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
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Exercise 1a
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Exercise 1b
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Exercise 1c
Exercise 2: Hook to full fist
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Exercise 2a
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Exercise 2b
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Exercise 2c
Exercise 3: Spread your fingers apart as far as possible, then back again
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Exercise 3a
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Exercise 3b
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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.