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Hand and wrist · Late recovery

Clothespin Lateral Pinch

Clothespin Lateral Pinch: start and finish positions
Start and finish positions. Photographs by BoneArc.

How to do it

Thumb and side of index finger squeeze a plain clothespin.

Body region
Hand and wrist
Position
Seated
Equipment
Clothespin, Table
Recovery phase
Late recovery
Purpose
Strengthening

Used in home programs for

  • Hand / Wrist Nonoperative Rehabilitation

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