CanDo Theraputty Standard Exercise Putty

Features of Theraputty Standard Exercise Putty

• Scissor Spread: Wrap putty around tops of two fingers while they are together, spread fingers apart.
• Hand Flexion: Place putty in the palm at the base of the fingers. Squeeze with fingers into the putty-like you are making a fist. Release fingers, reshape putty and repeat the process.
• Finger Extension: Roll putty into the cylinder and wrap putty around the bent finger. Hold the putty with the other hand and try extending the bent finger. The degree of resistance is controlled by the thickness of the putty held over the fingertip.
• Finger Scissor: Roll putty into a ball shape. Place between two fingers and squeeze them together in a scissor-like motion. Reshape putty and repeat.
• Finger Grip: Make a hook with fingertips and place putty ball between fingertips and palm. Press fingertips into putty.
• Finger Spread: Form putty into a pancake shape. Place on table or mold over fingertips while fingers are bunched together. Try to spread fingers apart.
• Finger Pinch: Roll putty into a ball shape. Pinch between the thumb and fingertips. This exercise can also be performed with the thumb and each finger separately. Reshape putty and repeat.
• Thumb Press: Roll putty into a ball and place it in the palm of your hand. Press thumb into the putty towards the small finger. Reshape putty and repeat.
• Thumb Extension: Wrap putty around the tip of the thumb while it is bent. Hold the loose ends and try to straighten (extend) your thumb.
• Thumb Pinch: Make a fist and put a ball of putty between thumb and index finger. Pinch putty with thumb towards inside of index finger.
• Thumb Adduction: With your hand opened, press the putty with your thumb against your index finger. Reshape putty and repeat exercise.