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Finger Walking (Table)

BeginnerMobilityTier T1
Finger Walking (Table)

Walk fingers across table surface using all fingers sequentially. Improves finger coordination and independence.

Targets: Hand/Fingers

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

  • table or counter

Dosage

2

Sets

120 sec

Reps / Time

60 sec

Rest

deliberate walking pace

Tempo

Step-by-Step Guide

Set up

  • Sit at table edge
  • Place fingertips on table surface
  • Hand slightly arched like spider
  1. Finger Walking (Table) - Step 1 of 5: Lift and move index finger forward

    Step 1 of 5

    Lift and move index finger forward

  2. Finger Walking (Table) - Step 2 of 5: Follow with middle, ring, pinky, thumb

    Step 2 of 5

    Follow with middle, ring, pinky, thumb

  3. Finger Walking (Table) - Step 3 of 5: Create a walking motion across table

    Step 3 of 5

    Create a walking motion across table

  4. Finger Walking (Table) - Step 4 of 5: Walk to end of reach

    Step 4 of 5

    Walk to end of reach

  5. Finger Walking (Table) - Step 5 of 5: Walk back to start

    Step 5 of 5

    Walk back to start

Breathing

  • Breathe naturally
  • Stay relaxed

Form Cues

  • One finger at a time
  • Keep other fingers down until their turn
  • Smooth sequential movement
  • Maintain hand arch

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Moving multiple fingers at once
  • Flat hand instead of arched
  • Rushing
  • Skipping fingers

Safety Information

Very safe. Great for maintaining finger independence.

Progressions

Faster, use non-dominant hand, walk up incline

Regressions

Use fewer fingers, go slower

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