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Slide show: Stretches you can do in your office
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Finger stretch
Working hard at your desk? To avoid getting sore and worn out, try a stretch break. If you spend lots of time clutching a pen or typing on a keyboard, start with the finger stretch.
- Separate and straighten your fingers until you feel a stretch, keeping your hand in alignment with your wrist (left). Hold for 10 seconds.
- Next, bend the end and middle knuckles of your fingers (right), keeping your hand and wrist in the same position. Hold for 10 seconds.
Then, relax.
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References
- Ergonomics for computer work stations. Office of Research Services: Division of Occupational Health and Safety. http://dohs.ors.od.nih.gov/ergo_computers.htm#muscular. Accessed Sept. 12, 2008.
- Anderson B. Stretching: 20th Anniversary. Rev. ed. Bolinas, Calif.: Shelter Publications; 2000:44-45,88,114.
- Peterson J. 10 ways to exercise at your desk. ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal. 1998;2(5):52.
- Anderson B. Stretching at Your Computer or Desk. Bolinas, Calif.: Shelter Publications; 1997:74.
