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Button Practice
Practice buttoning and unbuttoning shirt buttons. Essential dexterity exercise for daily living skills.
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
No equipment? Try: Button board, Jacket with larger buttons
Dosage
1
Sets
300 sec
Reps / Time
0 sec
Rest
focus on accuracy, not speed
Tempo
Step-by-Step Guide
Set up
- Wear or hold a button-front shirt
- Sit comfortably
- Good lighting helps
Step 1 of 5
Start with top button
Step 2 of 5
Unbutton using thumb and fingers
Step 3 of 5
Move to next button down
Step 4 of 5
Continue through all buttons
Step 5 of 5
Then button them back up
Breathing
- Breathe normally
- Stay relaxed
Form Cues
- Precise finger movements
- Don't rush
- Use both hands as needed
- Focus on accuracy
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Rushing and fumbling
- Using fingernails instead of pads
- Poor lighting
- Giving up too quickly
Safety Information
Very safe. Great for maintaining independence.
Progressions
Smaller buttons, timed challenge
Regressions
Larger buttons, looser buttonholes
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Printed from clapmove.com. ClapMove is not a replacement for professional medical advice — always consult a healthcare provider before starting any exercise program.