Hand open facilitate exercise : How to do, Benefits, Side Effects, Uses, Precautions

( Hand open facilitate )

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Name of exercise  Hand open facilitate
Other names of exercise Hand open facilitate
Description of exercise Hand open facilitate exercise is a stretching exercise that helps improve the flexibility and range of motion in the hands and fingers. It involves opening and closing the hand in a controlled manner, gradually increasing the stretch with each repetition. This exercise can be done by interlocking the fingers and gently pulling them apart, or by placing the palm on a flat surface and slowly spreading the fingers apart. It can also be modified to target specific muscles in the hand by adding resistance with a rubber band or using a hand grip tool. Regular practice of this exercise can help prevent hand stiffness and improve hand dexterity for daily activities.
Do each time for how long Do this for 10 times, or do as many times instructed by your doctor.
Do daily for how many time Do daily two times, or do as per instructed by your doctor.
Do for how many days Do for two to three weeks, or do upto days told by your doctor.
How to do exercise
  • Begin with child kneeling or supported in your lap.
  • Hold them with one hand or arm under their chest.
  • With other hand gently rub the back of their hand and fingers across a smooth surface such as your leg, a table, or floor.
  • This facilitated opening of the fingers.
  • When hand opens, place the hand palm down on your leg or floor.
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    Body Part Elbow & Wrist, Hand
    Type of Muscles Forearm
    Category of Exercise Infant (Pedia)
    Type of Exercise __
    Body Position Sitting
    Difficulty Level Low
    Direction of Exercise Extenstion
    Type of Action Flexion, Extension, Abduction, Adduction, Circumduction

    Benefits of exercise

    According to scientific research, this exercise helps in the body per below(ME/1)

  • Improved grip strength
  • Enhanced hand dexterity
  • Increased range of motion
  • Improved fine motor skills
  • Strengthened hand muscles
  • Improved coordination
  • Reduced risk of hand injuries
  • Improved hand-eye coordination
  • Increased flexibility
  • Improved overall hand function
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    When to avoid this exercise

  • The hand open facilitate exercise should be avoided in certain situations in order to prevent potential injury or discomfort. Firstly, individuals with pre-existing hand or wrist injuries, such as carpal tunnel syndrome or tendonitis, should avoid this exercise as it can exacerbate their condition and cause further pain or damage.Additionally, those with arthritis or joint pain in their hands should avoid this exercise as it may be too strenuous and cause discomfort.Pregnant women should also avoid this exercise as the pressure on their wrists and hands can be harmful to both the mother and the baby.Lastly, individuals who are recovering from surgery or have recently sustained an injury to their hands or wrists should avoid this exercise until they have fully healed and have been cleared by a medical professional to resume physical activity.
  • Precautions

    As per several scientific studies, some precautions need to be taken while doing this exercise such as(ME/2)

  • Once hand is flat, apply a gentle and light pressure through their hand to the table.
  • Helpful in Diseases

  • Arthritis
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome
  • Tendinitis
  • Bursitis
  • Dupuytren’s contracture
  • Trigger finger
  • Hand fractures
  • Tennis elbow
  • Golfer’s elbow
  • De Quervain’s tenosynovitis
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