Flexor Tendon Exercises

Flexor Tendon Exercises

 

Do these exercises _____ times each day and repeat each exercise _____ times.
  • Wear your splint 24 hours a day. 
  • Release the straps around your fingers to do your exercises.
  • Be sure to replace the strap after you have done the exercises.
  • Do not grasp or pick up objects until your doctor or therapist gives you the okay.
splint

Passive exercises

Do these exercises first, using your other hand to help move your finger.

 
1.  Bend finger at middle joint.
2.  Bend the tip of finger.
3.  Bend all joints of finger to palm of hand.

Active exercises

Do these exercises without using the other hand to help.

 
1.  Option A:  Straighten finger out toward splint, or
     Option B:  Place pencil or finger on finger at the first joint, closest to the palm. Straighten the finger.
2.  Gently bend fingers to make a half fist.

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