Erna Louw Arbeidsterapeut / SMARTies Occupational Therapy - Zwavelpoort

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25/10/2025

💪 Have you ever heard the saying, "If you don’t use it, you lose it"? 💪

Our muscles need regular strength and movement to perform at their best – and this goes for our fingers, too! 🖐️ Finger-strengthening exercises can improve flexibility, build strength, and help reduce discomfort during everyday activities. ✋

✨ Can You Build Muscles in Your Fingers? ✨ While the fingers themselves don’t have muscles, they rely on tendons connected to muscles in the hands and forearms. This connection allows for movement, strength, and dexterity. So, building muscles in the hands and forearms is the secret to improving finger strength and control. 💥

🖐️ Each Finger Has Its Own Job! 🖐️

Thumb 👍: Works with other fingers to pinch, grasp, and lift objects.
Index Finger 👉: Points at objects and helps the thumb pinch and grab.
Middle Finger ✌️: Provides the main force for holding objects.
Ring & Pinky Fingers 🖖: Add power and stability, supporting grip strength.
With practice, we can enhance each finger’s function, supporting everything from fine motor tasks to daily activities! 🌟

21/10/2025

So many of those days!