Buttoning practice exercise : How to do, Benefits, Side Effects, Uses, Precautions

( Buttoning practice )

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Name of exercise  AROM buttoning practice
Other names of exercise Buttoning practice
Description of exercise Buttoning practice is a simple and effective exercise that helps improve fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. It involves manipulating buttons on a shirt or jacket to practice buttoning and unbuttoning. This exercise is often used in occupational therapy to help children or adults with developmental delays or disabilities, as well as those recovering from hand injuries. It can also be a helpful activity for young children who are learning to dress themselves. By repeatedly buttoning and unbuttoning, individuals can strengthen their fingers and improve their dexterity. This exercise can be modified to meet the individual’s needs and can be a fun and engaging way to improve hand skills.
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
  • Cut a slot in a piece of cardboard.
  • Have child practice pushing poker chips through the slot.
  • Progress by reducing size of button by using pennies or nickels, then actual buttons.
  • Further progression can use fabric instead of cardboard.

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    Body Part Elbow & Wrist, Hand
    Type of Muscles __
    Category of Exercise __
    Type of Exercise __
    Body Position Standing, Sitting
    Difficulty Level Low
    Direction of Exercise Flextion
    Type of Action Flexion, Extension, Reposition

    Benefits of exercise

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

  • Improved fine motor skills
  • Increased hand-eye coordination
  • Improved finger dexterity
  • Strengthened hand muscles
  • Improved grip strength
  • Increased ability to manipulate small objects
  • Improved focus and concentration
  • Increased independence in self-dressing
  • Improved problem-solving skills
  • Increased confidence in self-care tasks

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    1 Benefits of exercise
    2 When to avoid this exercise
    3 Precautions
    4 Helpful in Diseases

    When to avoid this exercise

  • Buttoning practice exercise should be avoided in certain situations to prevent any potential harm or discomfort. Firstly, if the individual has any pre-existing hand or finger injuries, it is best to avoid buttoning practice as it may aggravate the injury and cause further pain or damage. Additionally, if the individual is experiencing any pain or discomfort in their hands or fingers, it is important to rest and avoid buttoning practice until the pain subsides. Furthermore, if the individual is feeling fatigued or exhausted, it is best to avoid buttoning practice as it may lead to poor technique and increase the risk of injury. Lastly, if the individual is wearing any restrictive or tight clothing, it is best to avoid buttoning practice as it may restrict movement and make the exercise more difficult.

    • Precautions

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

  • Sit in a comfortable and well-lit area
  • Use a buttoning board or practice on a flat surface
  • Start with larger buttons and gradually move to smaller ones
  • Use buttons that are securely attached to the fabric
  • Keep your fingers and nails clean and free of lotion
  • Avoid rushing and take your time
  • Use both hands to button and unbutton
  • Start with simple buttoning techniques before moving on to more complex ones
  • Keep the buttons and buttonholes aligned
  • Take breaks to avoid hand fatigue

    • Helpful in Diseases

  • arthritis
  • carpal tunnel syndrome
  • tendonitis
  • fibromyalgia

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