Exercise for Intrinsic Muscles
Intrinsic Exercises
All exercises should be done slowly and smoothly. Maintain the desired position for 3-5 second before relaxing.
Perform _____ repetitions _____ x day
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Table Top
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
Start with the fingers completely straight.
Keep the MP joint (big knuckle) extended (straight) and flex (bend) the middle (PIP) and end (DIP)joints.
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Composite Flexion
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
Place the hand flat on a table.
Abduct (spread) the fingers & thumb apart.
Then bring them together (adduct)