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Putty Tip Pinch

Putty Tip Pinch: start and finish positions
Start and finish positions. Photographs by BoneArc.

How to do it

Sit with a small piece of putty pinched between your thumb and index fingertip. Press your thumb and finger together to flatten the putty, then release.

Body region
Hand and wrist
Position
Seated
Equipment
Putty
Recovery phase
Mid recovery
Purpose
Strengthening

Used in home programs for

  • Thumb Basal Joint (CMC) Osteoarthritis
  • Trigger Finger (Non-Surgical)
  • Trigger Finger Release

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