Improve hand flexibility and function with this beginner hand workout. Follow along with Hand Expert, Michelle, as she guides you through 7 Helpful Hand Exercises for Rheumatoid Arthritis.

The joints of the hand are very small and are often the most vulnerable to loss of motion and deformity due to Rheumatoid Arthritis. S

ince the joints of the fingers are small, gentle and safe exercises can be very effective at improving function. Come back to this video daily to do these exercises.

The exercises are as follows:

Exercise 1: Flex knuckles, also known as MP flexion

Exercise 2: Hook fist, also known as Claw

Exercise 3: Straight fist

Exercise 4: Full fist

Exercise 5: Finger glides, also known as tendon glide

Exercise 6: Finger Walks

Exercise 7: Wrist circles