Theraputty Exercises

Gross Finger and Wrist Extension

Roll putty into a coil with a back and forth motion. Keep fingers and wrist stretching up while rolling gently.

Opposition

Individual pinch – Place a piece of putty between the pads of the thumb and index finger. Squeeze through until the digits meet. Repeat with each of the other fingers.

Gross Finger Flexion

Make a roll of putty and place it in the palm of the hand. Bend fingers around it, making a fist.

Intrinsic Stretch

Place arm on the table with the palm facing up.

Put a roll of putty at the base of the fingers. Curl the finger tips into the putty without moving the big knuckles.

Finger Squeeze

Roll putty into a ball and place between two spread fingers. Using a scissors like motion, try bringing the two fingers together. Repeat, using different pairs of fingers until all fingers have been exercised.

Gross Opposition

Shape the putty into a pancake and stick it to a flat surface. Place fingers and thumb lightly on the edge of the pancake.

Draw them together towards the centre around it making a fist.

Wrist Extension

Rest the forearm on a table or arm of a chair, palm down, allowing the hand to hang down over the edge. Grip the Theraputty with the fingertips of the involved hands.

While holding the putty steady with the other hand, attempt lifting the wrist while keeping your arm on the table.