hand exercise

Finger flexibility workout

Hand exercise is any activity designed to strengthen, stretch, or improve dexterity in the hands and fingers.

Physical therapists prescribe hand exercises for injury recovery or conditions like arthritis.

Musicians and typists use them to maintain flexibility and prevent strain: She does hand exercises before practicing piano.

Grip strengtheners and stress balls are common tools.

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therapy · physical therapy · occupational therapy · fingers · finger stretches · stretch · strengthen · putty · ball · wrist · dexterity · flexion · range of motion · tension · rehabilitation · arthritis · carpal · carpal tunnel

Opposites
body part targeted

hand exerciseleg stretch

Extending limbs for flexibility

cardio · full body workout

activity vs. rest

hand exercisehand rest

Surface supporting typing palms

Family

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