Hi I had flexor tendon repairs on right forearm 4 weeks ago. Tendons have become stuck to the skin resulting in limited movement my doctor said to force it until it breaks free. I need a second opinion thanks in advance.

Dr. Julie Mercy J DavidPhysiotherapist24yrs exp

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1.wrist flexion and extension place your forearm on a table on a rolled-up towel for padding with your hand hanging off the edge of the table, palm down. ? move the hand upward until you feel a gentle stretch. ? return to the starting position. ? repeat the same motions with the elbow bent at your side, palm facing up. 2.wrist supinatuon and pronation ? stand or sit with your arm at your side with the elbow bent to 90 degrees, palm facing down. ? rotate your forearm, so that your palm faces up and then down. 3.wrist ulnar and radial deviation ? support your forearm on a table on a rolled-up towel for padding or on your knee, thumb upward. ? move the wrist up and down through its full range of motion. 4.thumb flexion and extenion ? begin with your thumb positioned outward. ? move the thumb across the palm and back to the starting position. 5. Hand/finger tendon glide ? start with the fingers extended straight out. ? make a hook fist; return to a straight hand. ? make a full fist; return to a straight hand. ? make a straight fist; return to a straight hand. #forearm squeeze use a pair of forearm grips or another object that you can squeeze, such as a tennis ball or a sock. Extend and then flex your fingers to squeeze the item. Hold for 3 to 5 seconds and then relax your grip for a few seconds. Continue for 10 to 15 minutes. Do this 2 to 3 times per day.  

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