Thumb Bending Exercises (Flexion)

Thumb Blocking
  1. Support the injured thumb below the tip knuckle with the other hand.
  2. Bend and straighten the tip of the finger.
  3. Now support the injured thumb with the other hand at the point where the thumb meets the hand.
  4. Bend the second knuckle.
Thumb Opposition
  1. Touch the thumb to the index finger tip making a big "O".
  2. Touch the thumb to the middle finger tip.
  3. Touch the thumb to the ring finger tip.
  4. Touch the thumb to the small finger tip.
  5. Slide the thumb down the small finger as tightly as you can into the palm.
  6. Touch the fingers to the bottom of the hand.
  7. Straighten the fingers.
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.  
  • This is not a strengthening exercise.
Thumb Blocking - Slideshow
Thumb Opposition - Slideshow