Finger Tendon Glides
Contraindications
- Avoid if you have acute hand injury or fracture without clearance
- Stop if you feel sharp pain during movement
- Move slowly and gently — do not force stiff fingers
- Consult your physiotherapist after hand surgery
Benefits
- Improves finger tendon mobility and gliding
- Reduces hand stiffness and improves dexterity
- Helps relieve symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome
- Prevents finger stiffness after injury or surgery
- Improves grip strength and hand function
How to Perform Finger Tendon Glides
Start with your hand open, fingers straight and together, palm facing upward. This is the starting position for all five positions.
Position 1 (Hook): Make a hook fist — keep your large knuckles straight while bending your middle and end knuckles. Your fingers should look like a hook.
Position 2 (Straight): Straighten your fingers fully.
Position 3 (Full Fist): Make a full fist, curling all fingers into your palm.
Position 4 (Table Top): Keep your fingers straight at all joints except the large knuckles, which bend to 90 degrees. Your fingers should form a table-top shape.
Position 5 (Straight): Return to the straight position.
Move slowly through each position, holding each for 3–5 seconds. Complete 5–10 full cycles, 3–4 times per day.
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