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Stretching of Wrist and Fingers 4 and 5 Flexors

Stretching of wrist and fingers 4 and 5 flexors, 3 sets, hold for 20 seconds

Illustration of the Stretching of Wrist and Fingers 4 and 5 Flexors exercise

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How to do the exercise

Sets: 3

Duration: 20 seconds per stretch

Description: Keep your forearm stable and position your wrist and fingers in a neutral position. With the other hand, gently stretch fingers 4 and 5 as well as the wrist backward until you feel a controlled, pain-free stretch, avoiding movement of the elbow or shoulder. Hold the maximum stretch position, then slowly return to the starting position.

Tips: Keep the forearm immobile to isolate the stretch to the wrist and fingers. Do not force and respect the comfort sensation to prevent injury.

Progression: Gradually increase the hold duration of the stretch by 5 seconds each week if the exercise is well tolerated.

At a glance

Goal
Stretching
Level
Beginner
Equipment
none
Starting position
Forearm stable, wrist and fingers in neutral position
Clinical goal
Improve flexibility of wrist and fingers 4 and 5 flexors
Also known as
wrist and fingers stretch 4 and 5, hand flexor stretch, ring and little finger stretch

Precautions

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This information is educational and does not replace advice from a healthcare professional. Ask your physiotherapist or doctor before starting, especially if you have pain, a recent injury or have had surgery.