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Hand and wrist · Mid recovery

Grip Squeeze

Grip Squeeze: start and finish positions
Start and finish positions. Photographs by BoneArc.

How to do it

Sit with your arm relaxed and your hand open, fingers relaxed and spread. Squeeze your hand into a fist as fully as you can, then slowly open and relax your fingers.

Body region
Hand and wrist
Position
Seated
Equipment
No equipment
Recovery phase
Mid recovery
Purpose
Strengthening

Used in home programs for

  • Carpal Tunnel Release
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (Non-Surgical)
  • Distal Radius ORIF
  • Thumb Basal Joint (CMC) Osteoarthritis

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