Hand injury exercise videos
These hand and wrist exercises are designed to help recover mobility and function after an injury. They should be performed as recommended by an occupational therapist, physical therapist or hand surgeon. These videos can assist and guide you through the exercises.
Please consult your therapist or hand surgeon before performing any of these exercises or if you have any questions about the exercises. Your therapist or surgeon should specify which exercises to do, how many and how often.
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Video 1: Active full finger bending and straightening (flexion and extension)
Video 2: Active finger hook fist
Video 3: Active finger tabletop bending
Video 4: Active isolated end joint (DIPJ) bending and straightening (flexion and extension)
Video 5: Active isolated middle joint (PIPJ) bending and straightening (flexion and extension)
Video 6: Active big knuckle straightening
Video 7: Active finger extension with big knuckle bent
Video 8: Passive full finger bending and straightening (flexion and extension)
Video 9: Passive finger hook fist
Video 10: Passive finger table top
Video 11: Passive isolated end and middle joint bending and straightening (flexion and extension)
Video 12: Active thumb isolated end joint bending and straightening (flexion and extension)
Video 13: Active thumb base joint bending and straightening (flexion and extension)
Video 14: Active thumb opposition
Video 15: Active thumb out and up (extension and abduction)
Video 16: Passive thumb end joint bending and straightening (flexion and extension)
Video 17: Passive thumb base joint bending and straightening (flexion and extension)
Video 18: Active wrist bending and straightening (flexion and extension)
Video 19: Active forearm rotation – pronation and supination
Video 20: Passive wrist bending and straightening (flexion and extension)
Video 21: Passive forearm rotation – pronation and supination
Video 22: Early active flexor tendon – initial exercises
Acknowledgements:
We are grateful for the input of Sylvia Rogan, OT and Drs. Paul Binhammer and Jana Dengler in the development of these videos.
Videos produced by:
- Kelly Bishop, OT Hand Program
- Shaheeda Ahmed, MD FRCPC
