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Thumb Extension Exercises
Thumb Extension off of Table
Begin with your hand flat on the table.
Slide the thumb open.
Lift the thumb off the table.
Lower the thumb back onto the table.
Slide the thumb in towards the hand.
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.
Exercise Handout
Modification - if you are unable to lift the thumb off of the table with the hand flat:
place your hand on top of a the table, a book or a box with the index finger lined up along the edge and the thumb drooping off the edge.
Lift the thumb and try to bring it even with the hand.
Thumb Extension - Slideshow
Thumb Extension - off of table
Thumb Extension - Modified
Home
TELEHEALTH
Hand Therapy
What does a CHT do?
Injuries a CHT Treats
Injuries
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
CMC Arthritis
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
DeQuervain Tenosynovitis
Distal Radius Fracture
Dupuytren Contracture
Finger Fracture
Ganglion Cyst
OsteoArthritis
Tennis Elbow/Golfer's Elbow
Thumb Sprain
Trigger Finger
Treatments
Mobility - Range of Moition
Strengthening
Manual Therapy
Managing Swelling & Inflammation
Managing Pain
Managing Scar
Heat, Cold & Paraffin
Ultrasound
Electrical Stimulation
Iontophoresis
Education
Orthotic Fabrication, Splints & Braces
Therapeutic Taping
Exercises
Tendon Gliding Exercises
Finger Blocking Exercises
Finger Bending Stretches
Finger Straightening Exercises
Thumb Bending Exercises
Thumb Straightening Exercises
Wrist Exercises
Forearm & Elbow Exercises
Nerve Gliding Exercises
Computer Stretches
Blog
Store
Contact Us