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What are some physical therapy exercises for a left thumb phalanx injury?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Depends: Depends on the diagnosis, exam, x-rays and degree of injury. Perhaps none, immediately. Get evaluatied and work with your physician on the need and type of therapy and then with a good physical therapist.
Answered 11/3/2012
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Range of motion: You should focus on regaining your range of motion - flexing/extending the thumb, grip exercises, pinching exercises, pick up object exercises. http://www.livestrong.com/article/514065-thumb-rehab-exercises/.
Answered 9/3/2013
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