Finger Extension (Rubber Band)
Strengthens the muscles that open the hand and straighten the fingers.
What it helps
Builds the often-overlooked muscles that open the hand — balancing the strong gripping muscles and supporting smooth, comfortable finger movement.
How to do it
- Place a rubber band around the outside of your fingers and thumb.
- Open the fingers and thumb apart against the band's resistance.
- Slowly close back with control.
Tips
- Use a band light enough to do smoothly.
- Controlled open and close — both directions matter.
Commonly done as 2 sets of 10–15, most days.
Where this appears in recovery
Finger Extension (Rubber Band) is part of 18 recovery programs, most often at the strength building (weeks 6–12), strength & scar (weeks 6–12) and maintaining extension (months 3–12) stages, among others. Each program shows how it fits alongside the other movements:
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These are general exercise guides, not a personal prescription. The repetitions and frequency shown are what's commonly used — your own surgeon or therapist may advise something different, and their guidance comes first.