Hand Range of Motion
Cross-source consensus on Hand Range of Motion from 1 sources and 6 claims.
1 sources · 6 claims
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- Healthy hand function requires the ability to make a full fist and wrap the thumb around the fingers. — Reaching Mechanics, Hand Health, and Arthritis Pain
- Differential tendon gliding is presented as an important hand capacity. — Reaching Mechanics, Hand Health, and Arthritis Pain
- Finger extension across the finger joints is treated as part of healthy hand mobility. — Reaching Mechanics, Hand Health, and Arthritis Pain
- Thumb opposition to the pinky is described as an important maximal opposition demand for gripping. — Reaching Mechanics, Hand Health, and Arthritis Pain
- Tendon-gliding positions should be practiced with neutral, extended, and flexed wrist positions. — Reaching Mechanics, Hand Health, and Arthritis Pain
- Hook-style and claw-style hand patterns emphasize different finger flexor muscles. — Reaching Mechanics, Hand Health, and Arthritis Pain