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Light Functional Grip Carry

Also called Functional grip tasks, Functional hand use.

Light Functional Grip Carry: start and finish positions
Start and finish positions. Photographs by BoneArc.

How to do it

Hold the short handles of a lightly loaded bag with the wrist neutral and shoulder relaxed. Walk a short prescribed distance without squeezing excessively or letting the wrist bend.

Body region
Hand and wrist
Position
Standing
Equipment
Light Cloth Bag; Foam Blocks
Recovery phase
Late recovery
Purpose
Function

Used in home programs for

  • Carpal Tunnel Release
  • Distal Radius ORIF

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