Hand and thumb arthritis
A free safety check and a guided exercise plan for stiff, aching finger joints or pain at the base of the thumb from wear-and-tear arthritis.
Gentle, regular movement often helps stiff and aching hands. This program checks first that exercise is safe for you. Then it guides you step by step with easy finger and thumb movements and soft squeezing, and adjusts to how your hands respond. It is a guided plan, not a diagnosis.
How it works
A safety check first
A short assessment looks for warning signs that need a doctor before you exercise.
Exercises one at a time
Simple guided moves. After every set you report pain and effort, and the plan adapts.
Stop and contact your clinician
When your answers suggest it is time to rest or to get help, the program says so clearly.
Who it is for
Adults with stiff, aching finger joints or pain at the base of the thumb from wear-and-tear arthritis, without a recent injury, a hand operation or an inflammatory arthritis, who want a structured plan to follow at home, alongside the care of their own clinician.
Exercises in this program
Instructions and a line drawing for each exercise. Your program decides the amount.
Start this program for free
Create a free account and begin with your assessment. We will remember that you chose this program.