Hand Range of Motion

Hook-style and claw-style hand patterns emphasize different finger flexor muscles. Tendon-gliding positions should be practiced with neutral, extended, and flexed wrist positions. Healthy hand function requires the ability to make a full fist and wrap the thumb around the fingers. Differential tendon gliding is presented as an important hand capacity. Finger extension across the finger joints is treated as part of healthy hand mobility. Thumb opposition to the pinky is described as an important maximal opposition demand for gripping.