Exercise for Finger Range of Motion

Finger Joint Blocking And Composite Flexion

All exercises should be done slowly and smoothly. Maintain the desired position for 3-5 second before relaxing.

Perform     _____  repetitions   _____  x day

 

DIP Joint Blocking

 With your opposite hand grasp and stabilize the affected finger at the middle section just below the end joint.
Actively flex (bend) and extend (straighten) the finger at the end joint only.
Hold the rest of the finger in extension (straight).
Repeat for each finger individually.
 

 

 

 

PIP Joint Blocking

 With your opposite hand grasp and stabilize the affected finger at the proximal phalanx (ring level) just below the middle joint.
Actively flex (bend) and extend (straighten) the finger at the middle joint only.
Hold the rest of the finger in extension (straight).
Repeat for each finger individually.

 

 

 

Composite Flexion

1-Hook- With the fingers extended (straight) actively flex (bend) the end and middle joint as much as possible.
2-Fist- Make a full fist bending all joints as much as possible.