Thumb Stretch
Technique:
- Extend your arm straight outwards and bend it at a 90 degree angle
- Point your fingers upwards and your thumb to one side
- Pull your thumb down with your other hand
Primary muscles: Flexor pollicis longus. Flexor pollicis brevis.
Secondary muscles: Adductor pollicis. Opponens pollicis.
Injury where stretch may be useful: Tennis elbow. Golfer’s elbow. Thrower’s elbow. Wrist sprain. Wrist dislocation. Wrist tendonitis. Carpal tunnel syndrome. Ulnar tunnel syndrome.
Note: There are many small muscles, tendons and ligaments in the palm and thumb. Do not apply too much force too quickly.
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