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Exercises for people with MS

starting position - sitting or lying

Exercise 10 Finger touch

Helps with:
Arm and hand

Starting position:
Sitting
Lying




Starting position

Sitting on a firm surface eg edge of the bed, on a stool/chair or even the loo!
This exercise can also be done in a lying position.

Step one

With your elbow at your side or resting on the arm of a chair, touch the tip of each finger in turn with the thumb.

Step two

Lower the arm and repeat on the other side.

Repeat 3-5 times each arm.

Animation of finger touch

Download this exercise as a pdf

If you have problems/concerns, talk to a physiotherapist