One tool occupational therapists often use with RA patients is therapy putty. This special putty provides resistance and also can make hand exercises fun. The advantage of therapy putty over other ...

(You’ll need some therapy putty, which you can find at a drug or discount store, such as CVS or Walmart.) Do each exercise daily, in order, first with one hand and then with the other.

To strengthen your palm, use your thumb, index finger, and third finger to pinch a washcloth or putty or a Nerf ball. Perform the exercises ... also try some hand physical therapy or hand ...