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Coin Pickup and Stack
Pick up coins one at a time and stack them. Excellent for fine motor control, pinch coordination, and dexterity.
Stop if
Choose an easier exercise if pain reaches 6 out of 10 or becomes sharp. Stop and rest if pain reaches 8 out of 10.
This is the general ClapMove rule. This exercise has no extra stop rule of its own.
- Pain 6 out of 10 or more: choose an easier exercise.
- Pain 8 out of 10 or more: stop and rest.
Equipment needed
- Works at home
Home Options
- small household item + table or counter
No equipment? Try: Buttons, Small game pieces, Beads
Dosage
2
Sets
180 sec
Reps / Time
60 sec
Rest
deliberate and controlled
Tempo
Step-by-Step Guide
Set up
- Place 10-15 coins on table
- Scatter them apart
- Sit comfortably at table
Step 1 of 5
Pick up one coin using thumb and index finger
Step 2 of 5
Move it to a designated spot
Step 3 of 5
Stack it carefully
Step 4 of 5
Repeat with each coin
Step 5 of 5
Try to make a neat stack
Breathing
- Breathe naturally
- Stay relaxed
Form Cues
- Use pincer grasp (thumb to index tip)
- Move deliberately, not rushed
- Focus on precision
- Stack carefully to build coordination
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Using multiple fingers to scoop
- Rushing and dropping coins
- Not using tip-to-tip pinch
- Tensing whole arm
Safety Information
Very safe. Great for maintaining hand function.
Progressions
Smaller coins, timed challenge, use non-dominant hand
Regressions
Larger objects (buttons), fewer items
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