What is isolated pip-joint flexion?

Isolated PIP-Joint Flexion

Isolated PIP flexion

Picture of how to do isolated PIP flexion exercise
  1. Place the hand with the affected finger flat on a table, palm up. With your other hand, press down on the fingers that are not affected. Your affected finger will be free to move.
  2. Slowly bend your affected finger. Hold for about 6 seconds. Then straighten your finger.
  3. Repeat 8 to 12 times.

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