hand health Archives - yourdailysportfix.com yourdailysportfix.com Mon, 18 Oct 2021 10:03:38 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://yourdailysportfix.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/cropped-FAVICON_2-32x32.png hand health Archives - yourdailysportfix.com 32 32 Best Exercises for Rebuilding Hand Function https://yourdailysportfix.com/best-exercises-for-rebuilding-hand-function/ Sun, 15 Nov 2020 11:31:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=14036 After suffering from cognitive diseases such as strokes or sustaining physical damage to the hands, it can be a difficult job retaining optimum function. The ease with which a patient can use their hands is often a good indicator of how well a patient is recovering. The most important thing that needs to be said […]

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]]> After suffering from cognitive diseases such as strokes or sustaining physical damage to the hands, it can be a difficult job retaining optimum function. The ease with which a patient can use their hands is often a good indicator of how well a patient is recovering. The most important thing that needs to be said is first and foremost: see a physiotherapist. They are best qualified to rebuild hand muscle and coordination. If you are seeing a physiotherapist or have only mild symptoms, here are some complementary exercises you can do to speed up your recovery.

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As an athlete, I’m constantly doing sports with a closed hand/fist🤛🏻. Mountain biking, cross-country skiing, and even trail running to an extent all require me to do this at some level. The GYROTONIC® method emphasizes reaching through the hand and fingers with a scooping quality (we do the same thing with the feet 🦶too). It affects the shoulder girdle in a completely different way than not using the hand – either by holding tension in the hand or letting it be limp and disconnected to the rest of the arm, trunk and spine. Our hands are so very overused, so it’s really therapeutic to work on them. Reach, lengthen, move and massage them whenever you can – don’t take those guys for granted. 🖐🏼🖐🏽🖐🏾🖐🏿 * * * #handhealth #shoulderhealth #gyrotonic #gyrotonic® #studiolife #movewelljacksonhole #movewell #grandtetonnationalpark #therapeuticexercise

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Finger Reps

Stretch your hand out as flat as it will go and gently raise each finger starting with the first one and then lifting each one successively. You can do this in the air or by resting your hand on a table or the arm of a chair.

Finger Touches

Touch each finger with its parallel on the other hand. So for example, touch the pointing finger of your left hand with your pointing finger of the right hand. Then do the same with the middle finger, etc.

Wrist Wave

Gently stretch your hands out and move your wrist round in circles twice clockwise, then repeat anti-clockwise. Do This seven times in the morning and seven times in the evening.

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]]> Wood Whittling: What is it and Should You Take it Up? https://yourdailysportfix.com/wood-whittling-what-is-it-and-should-you-take-it-up/ Sun, 15 Nov 2020 09:17:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=14033 Wood whittling is the practice of shaping pieces of wood into desired forms. You can use an array of instruments that enable you to cut the wood, sand it down and make it smooth. But what is the connection between wood whittling and sport and fitness? Here are some health and fitness reasons you should […]

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]]> Wood whittling is the practice of shaping pieces of wood into desired forms. You can use an array of instruments that enable you to cut the wood, sand it down and make it smooth. But what is the connection between wood whittling and sport and fitness? Here are some health and fitness reasons you should think about taking up wood whittling.

Improves Mental Health

One of the great things about wood whittling is the mental health benefits. It allows you to connect with nature, engage in an ancient art form that has been practiced for millennia, and enjoy the fruits of your labors after you have completed your tasks.

Enhances Coordination

Shaping unformed timber into desired shapes and functions requires a lot of hand-eye coordination. Regular wood whittling practice improves the coordination of the hands. This is transferable to other sporting activities and helps keep your brain and nervous system healthy.

Increases Self-Worth

When you have finished a figure and have achieved what you wanted, you get a real sense of achievement each time you see it. Surround yourself with your finished products and feel your confidence and self-worth rise.

Strengthens the Hands

Wood whittling strengthens the hands and helps keep the muscles and tendons moving. This can help stave off arthritis or help rebuild your hand muscles after an accident or stroke.

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]]> After suffering from cognitive diseases such as strokes or sustaining physical damage to the hands, it can be a difficult job retaining optimum function. The ease with which a patient can use their hands is often a good indicator of how well a patient is recovering. The most important thing that needs to be said is first and foremost: see a physiotherapist. They are best qualified to rebuild hand muscle and coordination. If you are seeing a physiotherapist or have only mild symptoms, here are some complementary exercises you can do to speed up your recovery.

View this post on Instagram

As an athlete, I’m constantly doing sports with a closed hand/fist🤛🏻. Mountain biking, cross-country skiing, and even trail running to an extent all require me to do this at some level. The GYROTONIC® method emphasizes reaching through the hand and fingers with a scooping quality (we do the same thing with the feet 🦶too). It affects the shoulder girdle in a completely different way than not using the hand – either by holding tension in the hand or letting it be limp and disconnected to the rest of the arm, trunk and spine. Our hands are so very overused, so it’s really therapeutic to work on them. Reach, lengthen, move and massage them whenever you can – don’t take those guys for granted. 🖐🏼🖐🏽🖐🏾🖐🏿 * * * #handhealth #shoulderhealth #gyrotonic #gyrotonic® #studiolife #movewelljacksonhole #movewell #grandtetonnationalpark #therapeuticexercise

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Finger Reps

Stretch your hand out as flat as it will go and gently raise each finger starting with the first one and then lifting each one successively. You can do this in the air or by resting your hand on a table or the arm of a chair.

Finger Touches

Touch each finger with its parallel on the other hand. So for example, touch the pointing finger of your left hand with your pointing finger of the right hand. Then do the same with the middle finger, etc.

Wrist Wave

Gently stretch your hands out and move your wrist round in circles twice clockwise, then repeat anti-clockwise. Do This seven times in the morning and seven times in the evening.

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]]> Wood Whittling: What is it and Should You Take it Up? https://yourdailysportfix.com/wood-whittling-what-is-it-and-should-you-take-it-up/ Sun, 15 Nov 2020 09:17:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=14033 Wood whittling is the practice of shaping pieces of wood into desired forms. You can use an array of instruments that enable you to cut the wood, sand it down and make it smooth. But what is the connection between wood whittling and sport and fitness? Here are some health and fitness reasons you should […]

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]]> Wood whittling is the practice of shaping pieces of wood into desired forms. You can use an array of instruments that enable you to cut the wood, sand it down and make it smooth. But what is the connection between wood whittling and sport and fitness? Here are some health and fitness reasons you should think about taking up wood whittling.

Improves Mental Health

One of the great things about wood whittling is the mental health benefits. It allows you to connect with nature, engage in an ancient art form that has been practiced for millennia, and enjoy the fruits of your labors after you have completed your tasks.

Enhances Coordination

Shaping unformed timber into desired shapes and functions requires a lot of hand-eye coordination. Regular wood whittling practice improves the coordination of the hands. This is transferable to other sporting activities and helps keep your brain and nervous system healthy.

Increases Self-Worth

When you have finished a figure and have achieved what you wanted, you get a real sense of achievement each time you see it. Surround yourself with your finished products and feel your confidence and self-worth rise.

Strengthens the Hands

Wood whittling strengthens the hands and helps keep the muscles and tendons moving. This can help stave off arthritis or help rebuild your hand muscles after an accident or stroke.

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