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Putty can be used to improve movement and strength of the hand, wrist and forearm.
It can be moved into various shapes to complete exercises which will be tailored to you by your therapist.
The putty must be used as shown. Please only do the exercises marked.
The putty is available in a range of colour-coded strengths which your therapists will explain to you. You will start with softer putty and work up to a stronger one, guided by your therapist.
Do not leave it near young children or pets. This putty should never be eaten, so please monitor your child as they use the putty.
Please spend minutes doing the exercises marked below times a day.
If you have any questions, please contact your therapist: on 0114 271 7227.
Gross finger flexion
Gross finger and wrist extension
Finger and thumb abduction
Pyramids
Intrinsic stretch
Pancakes
Thumb and finger adduction
Thumb flexion and extension
Thumb individual pinch
Thumb lateral pinch
Thumb 3 fingered pinch
Thumb manipulation
Wrist extension
Wrist flexion
Wrist flexion and extension twist
Forearm pronation and supination
Squeeze the putty in one hand into a ball, manipulate the ball with your fingers and keep squeezing and rotating to maintain the shape.
Roll putty into a sausage back and forth. Keep fingers and wrist straight. Once completed pinch along the sausage with each finger and thumb.
Make a ring of putty and fasten the ends to form a doughnut. Place the thumb and fingers in the hole and stretch fingers and thumb against the putty as wide as possible.
Bending the fingers at the big knuckle joints but keeping the rest of the fingers straight squeeze the putty into a cone shape.
Place hand on the table with the palm facing put. Put a roll of putty at the base of the fingers curl the fingertips into the putty without moving the big knuckles.
Place the putty on the table. Place fingers and thumb curled into putty then try and uncurl fingers and thumb pushing putty away.
Place a piece of putty between 2 fingers or thumb and index finger and squeeze.
Shape the putty into a cylinder and grip the putty. Press the thumb deep into the putty and then lift it out slowly.
Place a piece of putty between the thumb and index finger and squeeze.
Place a piece of putty between the side of the index finger and the thumb.
Place a roll of putty between the thumb and the index and middle fingers, and push the thumb towards the fingers.
Break a small piece of putty off and then roll between the thumb, index and middle finger to make small ‘peas’. Try making different sizes, try picking up the pieces after.
Place forearm and elbow of the hand you wish to exercise on the table. Let the wrist relax over the edge of the table with the palm facing the floor. Hold the putty in the other hand beneath the table. Reach down for the putty and grab some of the putty. Pull up using the wrist. Make sure your arm stays resting on the table and that you do not pull down with the other hand.
Place the forearm and elbow of the hand you wish to exercise on the table with the wrist over the edge and the palm facing up. Hold the putty in the other hand beneath the table. Reach down for the putty and grab between your fingers. Pull up on the putty keeping the forearm on the table.
Roll the putty into a sausage shape. Hold the putty in both hands. Twist the putty forwards and backwards (like wringing out a cloth) with both hands, with one hand moving forward whilst the other hand moves backwards.
Place putty in both hands facing palm down. Pull putty apart and turn hands to face upwards.
Please note: this is a generic information sheet relating to care at Sheffield Children’s NHS FT. These details may not reflect treatment at other hospitals. This information is not intended as a substitute for professional medical care. Always follow your healthcare professionals’ instructions. If this resource relates to medicines, please read it alongside the medicine manufacturer’s patient information leaflet. If this information has been translated into another language from English, efforts have been made to maintain accuracy, but there may still be some translation errors. If you are unsure about any of the guidance in this resource or have specific questions about how it relates to your child, always ask your healthcare professional for further advice.
Resource number: RHM25
Resource Type: Article
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