Finger Extension Exercises

Passive Finger Extension - Stretching
  1. Using your other hand, push the finger straight.
  2. Move to the end of the range of motion and then gently push a bit further,  Respect pain.
  3. Hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds.
  4. Perform 1-2 repetitions.
Active Finger Abduction/Adduction
Active Finger Extension

  1. Begin with the hand flat on the table.
  2. Open the fingers as wide as you can.
  3. Bring the fingers back together.
  4. Lift the fingers off the table.
  5. Lower the fingers back onto the table.
Exercise Tips
  • Perform 10 repetitions, 3-4x/day.
  • Perform gently and deliberately.
  • Move to the end of your range of motion with each repetition and hold for 2-3 seconds. 

Active Finger Extension with Large Knuckle (MCP) Block
  1. Bend the large knuckle of the injured finger as much as possible using your other hand.
  2. Actively straighten the finger by pushing back against the bent large knuckle.
  3. Hold for 5 seconds.
  4. Perform 5 repetitions.
Finger Extension Exercises - Slideshow