Author: GoodWinds ★2017
Date: 2011-04-27 17:03
Hi Rachel,
I too have issues with right hand strength, but not due to an injury...
I would suggest you get the rubber/foam 'squeeze ball', if you know a physical therapist or there is a sports store near you, they are cheap and effective. You can also keep the muscles limber simply by flexing your hand into a fist and then stretching it (extending all your fingers), repeatedly and quickly, but do get a full extension going. I do that when walking...
If your weakness is affecting lifting, then I would suggest a very small weight (2-3 lbs) with many repetitions (say, 3 sets of 10). You can hold the weight and lift your wrist up and down until fatigued, NOT beyond that. Lifting the weight with an extended arm straight out to the side, then in front of you can strengthen the upper arms a bit.
I'm not sure what your injury was/is, I might have other ideas if you could be more specific.
Most important, IF you are having problems when playing, then USE the neck strap OR play for shorter periods of time. DO NOT PUSH your hand to do things it's not ready to do. Tendonitis (swelling of the tendon) is VERY slow to heal and requires rest, so you want to avoid it at all costs.
I hope that helps.
mary RN
GoodWinds
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