Exercises to strengthen fingers

As we discussed earlier this week, strong fingers and pinch strength are important for many everyday tasks, however, it can weaken due to disease, injury, or with age. This can make even the simplest of tasks, a nightmare.

Below we’ve compiled some quick and simple exercises performed with our products that can help you improve and maintain your finger and grip strength. Each product comes in various color-coded resistance levels, so as your finger and pinch strength increases, you can progressively move to a higher level of resistance.

Editor’s note: if you suspect you have a weak grip or pinch strength your first step should be to consult with your primary healthcare provider. They will be able to evaluate you and determine a proper course of treatment after a baseline measurement of strength is found.

Ball squeeze using Digi-Squeeze®

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Squeeze the Digi-Squeeze® for one to two minutes at a time to increase your pinch strength. This movement will strengthen the flexion muscles and allow you to pick objects up. Digi-Squeeze is available in 5 color-coded progressive resistance levels. As your grip gets stronger increase the resistance level so you can continue to challenge yourself and develop a stronger grasp.

Individual finger pinch with TheraPutty®

 

 

 

 

 

 

TheraPutty® is the industry standard in resistive hand exercise material for a reason. It’s unique texture and 6 resistance levels makes it easy to develop strength and progress as your strength improves. Grip the putty and squeeze between individual fingers (we’re squeezing it with our thumb above). Start with 10 repetitions of each exercise and work up to three sets before switching to a higher resistance level.

Finger extension with CanDo® hand webs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The CanDo® hand webs are perfect for developing the extensor muscles. Place your fingers and thumb in the holes. Start with your fingers close together. Spread your fingers apart until you feel resistance. Return to the starting position. Perform reps for a minute and then switch to the other hand. CanDo® hand webs are available in 5 progressive resistance levels. Switch levels as you get stronger to keep challenging yourself.

Contact us today to learn more about these and other products for developing pinch and finger strength. Make everyday tasks simple again.