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Putty Full-Hand Squeeze
Squeeze therapy putty with whole hand. Adjustable resistance through different putty firmness levels.
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
- therapy putty or hand gripper
No equipment? Try: Stress ball, Playdough (softer)
Dosage
3
Sets
12
Reps / Time
60 sec
Rest
3 sec squeeze / 2 sec release
Tempo
Step-by-Step Guide
Set up
- Roll putty into a ball
- Place in center of palm
- Wrap all fingers around it
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Step 1 of 5
Squeeze the putty with full grip
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Step 2 of 5
Compress it as much as comfortable
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Step 3 of 5
Hold briefly
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Step 4 of 5
Release and reshape
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Step 5 of 5
Repeat
Breathing
- Exhale while squeezing
- Inhale while releasing
Form Cues
- Use all fingers to squeeze
- Keep wrist neutral
- Slow controlled squeeze
- Full release between reps
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Squeezing too fast
- Not using all fingers
- Bending wrist excessively
- Not reshaping between reps
Safety Information
Use caution with trigger finger - may aggravate. Stop if finger locking occurs.
Progressions
Firmer putty, more reps, longer holds
Regressions
Softer putty, fewer reps
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