FINGER YOGA

This is a strengthening exercise for the finger extensors. Start by placing the palm of your hand on a flat surface like a table or desk. Lift your thumb, middle finger, and pinky finger off of the surface while keeping the other 2 fingers planted. Hold this position for up to 5 seconds while attempting to lift the raised fingers as high as possible. Return to neutral and alternate positions by lifting the 2nd and 4th fingers up as high as possible while keeping the others planted. Once again hold this position for up to 5 seconds. Return to neutral to complete a repetition and repeat as needed.

Muscles Involved:

• Extensor Digitorum

• Extensor Indicis

• Extensor Digiti Minimi

• Extensor Pollicis Longus

• Extensor Pollicis Brevis

Related Conditions:

• Tennis elbow

• Golfer’s elbow

• Trigger finger

• Finger sprain/ finger strain

• Thumb sprain / thumb strain

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