Exercises for hand burns

• Following a burn to the hand it is important to keep your hand moving to prevent stiffness.
• Hands can become stiff following a burn due to the tight scar that can form during healing.
• These hand exercises will help your hand move normally again following your burn.
• Do these exercises every hour that you are awake.
• Do 10 repetitions.  
• Do these exercises WHILE your hand is healing and not just after your burn has healed.
• Keep your hand elevated.

Hand exercises

Make a fist, then straighten your fingers.

Move your wrist forward and back.

Bend your fingers at the knuckle while keeping your fingers straight.

Touch each fingertip with your thumb, then stretch your thumb back.

If your fingers are burnt, support each finger with the other hand and wiggle the fingertip.

If your fingers are burnt, support the bottom of each finger with your other hand, then bend at the middle joint and then straighten.

Download a printable brochure for hand exercises