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Side Thumb Lift

De Quervain's Tenosynovitis

Wrist & Forearm

Mobility

Strengthens and mobilises the thumb abductor muscles

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Strengthens and mobilises the thumb abductor muscles

Position your affected hand sideways on a table with the little finger resting on the surface. Use your opposite hand to lift the thumb away from the fingers. Hold for 5 seconds, then gently lower. Perform 10 repetitions each session and repeat 2–3 times per day.

10 reps — 2-3 sessions per day

5 seconds hold per rep

Basic

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