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finger flexion stretch - beginner Upper Body exercise
  • Upper Body
  • beginner

finger flexion stretch

passive stretch of finger extensors by flexing each finger individually toward the floor while elbow is bent.

Starting position
standing
Joints
elbow, wrist, hand
Muscles
finger extensors, extensor digitorum
Goal
mobility, stretching
Type
passive

How it is done

Stand, bend elbow to 90 degree with palm facing towards the floor. hold one finger tip using another hand, move the finger towards the floor. Feel for the stretch on the top of hand, hold and release the stretch and repeat with other fingers.

Nothing here is a prescription. Your physiotherapist decides which of these are yours, and when.

The plan starts with an assessment.