Extensor Digitorum – Stretching

Joe Muscolino

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    The extensor digitorum is stretched with flexion of fingers #2-5 at the metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joints, and flexion of the wrist joint, and flexion of the elbow joint.

     

    Note: The extensor digiti minimi of the little finger will also be stretched with this stretching protocol.

     

    The extensor digitorum is stretched with flexion of fingers #2-5 at the metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joints, and flexion of the wrist joint, and flexion of the elbow joint. 

    The extensor digitorum is stretched with flexion of fingers #2-5 at the metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joints, and flexion of the wrist joint, and flexion of the elbow joint.