Hand Health for Diamond Painters and Crafters - Stretches and Positioning Tips

Описание: Hi everyone! I'm so excited to share this video with you as I think it will be helpful to many of you who are experiencing pain/stiffness, or want to prevent these symptoms from happening in the future. In this video I'm sharing my stretches and techniques for maintaining good hand health.

As a doctor of occupational therapy, I know that sometimes you have to put in a little maintenance work to make sure you can continue doing the things you love! I hope this is helpful to you all! Please read the disclaimer to follow:

This content is intended for general education/demonstration purposes only and is not to be used as a replacement for seeking medical treatment. This content should not be used to diagnose or treat conditions; if you have pain or other concerns, please seek professional medical help. Diamond Delight does not offer medical evaluation, advice, or treatment, and any exercises performed are done so at your own risk. Please consult with your doctor or healthcare provider before starting any exercise routine.
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Outline:
1. Stretches (1:37)
-- wrist stretches (1:47)
-- flexor tendon glides (4:06)
-- shoulder circles (6:45)
-- shoulder external rotation (7:15)
2. Ergonomics (7:58)
-- setting up your environment (8:15)
-- postural awareness (8:57)
-- conscientious movements (9:40)
3. Taking Breaks (11:41)

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P.S. I may make a video walking you through the stretching routine in real time to follow along with. Let me know if that's something you'd like to see!