21 Oct Tendon Glide with Thumb Stretch
| Exercise | Tendon Glide with Thumb Stretch |
| Frequency&Duration | 2 Sets of 10 Slow Repetitions. At least 3-4x/week |
This is another exercise to mobilize the tendons within the carpal tunnel. When the thumb stretch is incorporated, it opens up the carpal tunnel and allows better sliding of the tendons. To perform the exercise you will begin in position 1 and move to position 2 and reverse. See the table above for details
Position 1
Fist Position with Thumb out, arm holding thumb
Position 2
Elbow straight, wrist extended, fingers uncurled, pulling Thumb for a stretch
Position 2 (Another View)
Elbow straight, wrist extended, fingers uncurled, Pulling Thumb for a stretch
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