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Finger Joint Blocking And Composite Flexion

All exercises should be done slowly and smoothly. Maintain the desired position for 3-5 second before relaxing.

Perform     _____  repetitions   _____  x day

DIP Joint Blocking

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  • With your opposite hand grasp and stabilize the affected finger at the middle section just below the end joint.
  • Actively flex (bend) and extend (straighten) the finger at the end joint only.
  • Hold the rest of the finger in extension (straight).
  • Repeat for each finger individually.

PIP Joint Blocking

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  • With your opposite hand grasp and stabilize the affected finger at the proximal phalanx (ring level) just below the middle joint.
  • Actively flex (bend) and extend (straighten) the finger at the middle joint only.
  • Hold the rest of the finger in extension (straight).
  • Repeat for each finger individually.

Composite Flexion

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  • 1-Hook- With the fingers extended (straight) actively flex (bend) the end and middle joint as much as possible.
  • 2-Fist- Make a full fist bending all joints as much as possible.

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