Printable Occupational Therapy Hand Exercises

So, I stumbled upon these hilarious pictures of people playing with this weird, gooey substance called “theraputty.” I mean, I always thought therapy was when you go talk to some guy about your problems and he nods along, but apparently it’s all about squeezing this fun goo. Have the therapists been holding out on us all this time?

Hand & Digit Theraputty Exercises

A person squeezing TheraputtyLook at this guy’s face! It’s like he’s squeezing out his entire existence. And apparently, this is good for “hand and digit therapy.” I guess I need to get myself some of this gooey stuff and start squeezing away.

Hand Therapy Putty Exercises to Try at Home

A person holding Theraputty in their handOh man, these exercises look intense. But hey, if it means I can have hands as buff as these people, sign me up. And to top it off, there’s a printable PDF? I’m sold.

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A person using Theraputty to exercise their fingersThe person in this picture is really getting into it. I mean, who needs a stress ball when you can squeeze this fun little gunk instead? And they’re even using it to exercise their fingers. I wonder if I can type faster with buff finger muscles?

Best Hand Exercises For Stroke Patients At Home

A person with a stroke exercising with a therapy ballOkay, apparently this goo is good for people recovering from strokes too. This person is using a therapy ball, but I bet you could substitute a ball with some of this gooey goodness. And hey, if it works for them, it’s definitely worth a try, right?

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A person using Theraputty to exercise their handThese exercises are really getting creative. I mean, who knew there were so many things you could do with a blob of goo? And they’re really targeting specific parts of the hand too. I’m starting to wonder if this stuff is magic.

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A person using Theraputty to stretch their fingersOh hey, they’re even using it for stretching exercises. And look at that grip. This person is definitely getting strong. Maybe they could start a career in hand modeling.

Theraputty Hand Strength Exercises

A person holding Theraputty in their handNew exercises? Check. More strong hand muscles? Check. Are we starting to see a pattern here? I think the goo is definitely doing its job.

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A person using Theraputty to exercise their fingersThis picture is just too funny. I mean, who knew squishing a blob of goo could be so entertaining? But it’s not all fun and games, because the person in this picture is actually doing some serious hand exercises. So, they’re having fun while getting buff. Sounds like a win-win to me.

Various Theraputty exercisesWow, there really are a ton of exercises you can do with this stuff. And they’re not all just for strength, some of them are for things like dexterity and coordination. I’m beginning to think this goo is actually the answer to all of life’s problems.

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A printable hand exercise worksheetWait a minute, did I just see a printable worksheet for these exercises? It’s like the people who make this stuff know that we need all the help we can get. I mean, who wouldn’t want a handy (pun intended) guide to help them get the most out of their gooey workout?

So there you have it, folks. The answer to all of life’s problems is Theraputty. Okay, maybe that’s taking it a bit too far, but it’s definitely a fun way to exercise your hands and fingers. Plus, you get to squish around some funky goo that looks like it came straight out of a kid’s toy box. What’s not to love?