What is finkelstein stretch?

Finkelstein Stretch
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Finkelstein stretch

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  1. Hold your arms out in front of you. (Your hand should be in the position used for shaking someone's hand.)
  2. Bend your thumb toward your palm.
  3. Use your other hand to gently stretch your thumb and wrist downward until you feel a stretch on the thumb side of your wrist.
  4. Hold for at least 15 to 30 seconds.
  5. Repeat 2 to 4 times.
  6. It's a good idea to repeat these steps with your other wrist.

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