Tools for hand/wrist exercises

Cara123

Hi all,

I have arthritis in my hands, which has recently got worse. I am in pain and have difficulty with swollen joints. I am doing the exercises from the Versus Arthritis Youtube channel but wondered what tools other people could recommend. I have seen putty and balls mentioned.

Many thanks.

Loggiemod

Hi @Cara123 I use a stress ball (soft foam) which helps me. I've also used a TENS machine in the past.

Hope you find soemthing that works for you.

Trish9556

Hi @Cara123

Try the attached sheet for exercises. I would recommend therapy balls and putty, both from online selling sites in a pack of multi strength.

Use the putty to rip and knead , push and pull, exactly as a child dies with play doh. The therapy balls are perfect for sitting and fiddling with while watching the TV.

https://community.versusarthritis.org/discussion/62157/post-trapeziectomy-hand-therapy

Please feel free to shout if you need anything else

Trish

Cara123

Hi both, thank you so much, I really appreciate it.xx