Intrinsic Exercises
All exercises should be done slowly and smoothly. Maintain the desired
position for 3-5 second before relaxing.
Perform _____ repetitions
_____ x day
Table Top
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- Start with the fingers completely straight.
- Make a tabletop by bending at the MP joint (big knuckle) only. Keep the end joints
straight.
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Hook Fist
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- Start with the fingers completely straight.
- Keep the MP joint (big knuckle) extended (straight) and flex (bend) the end and middle
joints.
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Composite Flexion
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- 1-Hook Fist- With the fingers extended (straight) actively flex (bend) the end
and middle joint as much as possible.
- 2-Full Fist- Make a full fist bending all joints as much as possible.
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Abduction
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- Place the hand flat on a table.
- Abduct (spread) the fingers & thumb apart.
- Then bring them together.
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