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Elbow/Wrist

Tendon Gliding Sequence

Finger position sequence to keep flexor tendons moving smoothly in the hand.

  • Tendon mobility
  • Hand

Standard dose

Sets
2
Reps / hold
5–8
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How to do it

Follow the steps in order. Move in a comfortable range unless your provider said otherwise.

  1. Start with fingers straight.
  2. Make a hook fist, then a full fist, then a straight fist (fingertips to palm base).
  3. Return to open hand between positions.