Below are exercises that you can do to help stretch and strengthen the muscles in your hands and fingers and reduce pain and stiffness. Before you try any of these exercises, talk to your doctor or physical therapist. He or she can help design an exercise plan that is best for you.
If you feel pain when you do these exercises, stop. Ask your doctor or physical therapist if there are other exercises that you can do to keep your muscles flexible and strong.
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Tendon glides for hands
This exercise is a gentle way to move the joints and tendons in your hands. Do these movements until you feel a mild stretch. Never push to a strong stretch.In this exercise, the steps follow one another to a make a continuous movement.Repeat the series of motions 10 times with each hand.
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Alternating finger touch for hands
This exercise is a gentle way to move the joints and tendons in your hands. Do these movements until you feel a mild stretch. Never push to a strong stretch.Do this exercise 10 times with each hand. Each exercise includes all fingers.
| By | Healthwise Staff |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | David A. Fleckenstein, MPT - Physical Therapy |
| Last Revised | April 8, 2011 |
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