What is intrinsic flexion (hand) ?

Intrinsic Flexion (Hand)

Intrinsic flexion

Picture of the intrinsic flexion exercise
  1. Rest your affected hand on a table and bend the large joints where your fingers connect to your hand. Keep your thumb and the other joints in your fingers straight.
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  2. Slowly straighten your fingers. Your wrist should be relaxed, following the line of your fingers and thumb.
  3. Move back to your starting position, with your hand bent.
  4. Repeat 8 to 12 times.
  5. Switch hands and repeat steps 1 through 4, even if only one hand is sore.
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