Swelling, pain and stiffness in the joints are common symptoms for people with arthritis. If you have arthritis, your health care professional may recommend hand exercises to help you improve joint flexibility and range of motion.
Knuckle bend
Start by holding your hand and fingers straight and close together. Bend the middle joints of your fingers. Keep your knuckles straight.
Moving slowly and smoothly, return your hand to the starting position. If you can, repeat this exercise five times with each hand.