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This leaflet is for patients diagnosed with osteoarthritis and outlines suitable exercises to reduce stiffness and improve strength as recommended by the Rheumatology Physiotherapy and Occupational
The following exercises are designed to encourage normal movement of the fingers and thumb: 1. Rest the little finger side of your hand on a flat surface. Gently bend the thumb towards the little finger and slowly lift back up to straight. 2. Move your thumb into the side of your hand, in line with your index finger.
Objectives: This proposed systematic review aims to: (1) critically appraise all available pub-lished guidelines on hand OA to ascertain whether hand exercises are recommended as part of the current best practice for people with hand OA; (2) identify the type and dosage of exercises recommended regarding frequency, intensity and duration; (3) pr...
To identify programmes involving therapeutic exercise that are effective for the management of hand osteoarthritis and to provide stakeholders with updated, moderate to high-quality recommendations supporting exercises for hand osteoarthritis.
This programme is for people with hand osteoarthritis (OA) and hand pain. The programme helps you learn how to do hand exercises to help you in managing any hand problems. There are 4 meetings of about 1 hour each. Each workshop is a mix of short talks and exercise practice. The meetings are fun!
The following exercises are designed to encourage normal movement of the fingers and thumb: 1. Rest the little finger side of your hand on a flat surface. Gently bend the thumb towards the little finger and slowly lift back up to straight. 2. Move your thumb into the side of your hand, in line with your index finger.
To identify programmes involving therapeutic exercise that are effective for the management of hand osteoarthritis and to provide stakeholders with updated, moderate to high-quality recommendations supporting exercises for hand osteoarthritis.
