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Gentle pinch

Part of Hand and thumb arthritis

Line drawing showing the exercise Gentle pinch
Line drawing of the movement

How to do it

Sit with your forearm resting on a table. Hold a soft sponge between the tip of your thumb and the tip of your index finger. Press gently together. Hold, then slowly let go. Do not press hard.

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