Tendon glides
Straight, hook, full fist, straight. Move slowly and do not force through a catch.
- 10 times
- 3 times a day
Should feel: The tendon gliding Should not feel: Forcing a locked finger
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Hand tendon glide exercises
Hand & wrist · Trigger finger
How to use this sheet. Do the exercises slowly. Stop before the pain builds — mild discomfort is fine, sharp pain is not. A little every day beats a lot once a week.
A4 PDF, 0.2 MB. Free to download — no sign-up, no email address needed.
Composite fist
Make a full fist slowly, then open fully.
- 10 times
- 3 times a day
Should feel: Full movement Should not feel: Catching that hurts
Palm-up finger stretch
Gently straighten the fingers back with the other hand.
- Hold 15 seconds
- 5 times
Should feel: A stretch in the palm Should not feel: Sharp pain
Finger to thumb touches
Touch each fingertip to the thumb in turn.
- 10 rounds
- 2 times a day
Should feel: Smooth control Should not feel: Locking
Stop and telephone us if
- The pain is getting worse, not better, after two weeks
- You get new numbness, tingling or weakness
- The joint swells up or locks
- You feel unwell or feverish
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