Hand spasticity can lead to a clenched fist, tightness, and pain. A daily stretching routine that targets the wrist, thumb, and fingers can help improve spasticity over time.

You won't need anything for this stretching routine except time and willingness to stretch with me

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Time Stamps:
00:00 Intro
00:23 Stretch #1 Set #1: Wrist Extension
01:10 Stretch #2 Set #1: Wrist SidetoSide
01:50 Stretch #3 Set #1: Thumb Abduction
02:33 Stretch #4 Set #1: Thumb Extension
03:20 Stretch #5 Set #1: Finger Extension
04:05 Rest Break
04:37 Stretch #1 Set #2: Wrist Extension
05:19 Stretch #2 Set #2: Wrist SidetoSide
06:08 Stretch #3 Set #2: Thumb Abduction
06:53 Stretch #4 Set #2: Thumb Extension
07:37 Stretch #5 Set #1: Finger Extension
08:28 Outro

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