Flexor Pollicis Longus
Flexor Pollicis Longus
Stretches
Stretches
Flexor Pollicis Longus Thumb and HAND Stretch for All Standing
Flexor Pollicis Longus Thumb and HAND Stretch for All Standing
How to perform the stretch:
1. Start in a standing position
2. Choose the muscle or thumb you intend to stretch
3. Extend the target shoulder 90 degrees in front of the body and keep your elbow extended
4. With the palm inwards, extend the thumb towards yourself and flex the wrist down
5. Apply pressure to the thumb by pulling it back towards you with the opposite hand to increase the stretch
6. Hold the stretch for 20 Seconds
7. Release the stretch
Muscle Details
Muscle Details
The Flexor Pollicis Longus is know as the ‘Gamers Muscle’ as prolonged game controller use creates staminar, strength and great dexterity of this muscle and the thumb.
Origin:
- Radius (middle anterior surface) & interosseous membrane.
Insertion:
- Base of distal phalanx of thumb (anterior aspect).
Action:
- Flexion of thumb & wrist.
Repetitive stress injuries stress this muscle, eg gaming, mobile phone texting or typing.