November 2020 | Monthly News & Updates
Fall 2023 RCCA News Letter

Submitted by Kelli Jacobs

Kelli Jacobs Occupational Therapist | Certified Hand Therapist | Development Director 1993 – current at RCCA Certified Hand Therapist, CHT 1993, BS, FIU, Miami FL

The Rehabilitation Center for Children and Adults


Protect Your Hands from Digital Distress


Too much typing, texting or playing video games

can lead to overuse injuries creating pain, soreness and inflammation.

To prevent injury

take a few moments each day to stretch your hands and arms to release tension and ease strained muscles.

The American Society of Hand Therapists suggests these simple stretches to keep digital distress at bay:


1. Full Extension Stretch:

Clasp hands together & turn your palms away from your body as you extend your arms forward. Hold for 10 seconds, repeat 10 times. Repeat the exercise with arms extended overhead. Hold 10 seconds, repeat 10 times.

Finger Stretch - Palm Beach Occupation Therapy Recommended Exercise

2. Cross Body Shoulder Stretch:

Place your hand just above the back of the elbow and gently push your elbow across your chest toward the opposite shoulder. Hold 10 seconds, repeat 10 times.

Cross Body Shoulder Stretch - Palm Beach Rehabilitation Center Occupational Therapy

3. Finger stretch:

Open hands and spread the fingers as far apart as possible. Hold 10 seconds, repeat 10 times.

Finger Stretch Exercise - Occupational Therapy - Rehabilitation Center for Children and Adults Palm Beach.

Upper extremity strengthening exercises may be used to complement these stretches to rebalance the muscles in the hands, arms and shoulders to prevent problems. Consult with an Occupational Therapist for appropriate exercises or if you are having a problem.


You can contact a physical therapist directly for an evaluation.
For additional information, please contact us at info@rcca.org

561.655.7266

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