CanDo Theraputty Hand Exercise Material

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• Few exercises that are possible with putty:
  Hand Flexion:
  - Place putty in the palm at the base of the fingers. Squeeze with fingers into the putty like you are making a fist. Release fingers, reshape putty and repeat process.
  Finger Extension:
  - Roll putty into the cylinder and wrap putty around the bent finger. Hold the putty with the other hand and try extending bent finger. The degree of resistance is controlled by the thickness of the putty held over the fingertip.
  Finger Scissor:
  Roll putty into a ball shape. Place between two fingers and squeeze them together in a scissor-like motion. Reshape putty and repeat.
  Finger Grip:
  - Make a hook with fingertips and place putty ball between fingertips and palm. Press fingertips into putty.
  Finger Spread:
  - Form putty into a pancake shape. Place on table or mold over finger tips while fingers are bunched together. Try to spread fingers apart.
  Finger Pinch:
  - Roll putty into a ball shape. Pinch between the thumb and fingertips. This exercise can also be performed with the thumb and each finger separately. Reshape putty and repeat.
  Thumb Press:
  - Roll putty into a ball and place in the palm of your hand. Press thumb into the putty towards small finger. Reshape putty and repeat.
  Thumb Extension:
  - Wrap putty around the tip of the thumb while it is bent. Hold the loose ends and try to straighten (extend) your thumb.
  Thumb Pinch:
  - Make a fist and put the ball of putty between thumb and index finger. Pinch putty with thumb towards inside of index finger.
  Thumb Adduction:
  - With hand opened, press the putty with your thumb against your index finger. Reshape putty and repeat exercise.
  Scissor Spread:
  - Wrap putty around tops of two fingers while they are together. Spread fingers apart.
• Stain removal from fabric and carpeting:
  Scrape off excess putty with a dull knife or metal spoon. Spray with WD-40 and let stand a few minutes. Respray; wipe off the stain with cotton balls. Wipe remaining residue with damp sponge or cloth moistened with dish soap. To remove from hair: Massage baby oil or smooth peanut butter on the area containing the putty and gently run a comb through it.

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