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THERAPUTTY EXERCISE I
*Make sure to put putty back into the container when you aren't using it, otherwise, it will stick to everything!
*If the putty gets too sticky and too easy to squeeze, put it back into the container to let it cool.
GRIP
Place putty in your hand and squeeze it firmly and slowly.
Reshape it and repeat.
PINCH
Make a snake and pinch the length of the snake between your thumb and each finger.
PINCH AND PULL
Hold the putty with one hand and then pinch and pull the putty with the target hand. Rip off a small piece and use one hand to make the piece into a ball.
STRAIGHT FINGER SQUEEZE
Hold the putty with all fingers straight as shown, then squeeze. Keep your fingers straight the entire time.
KEY GRIP
Hold the putty at the top of your hand. Squeeze the putty between your thumb and the side of your 2nd finger as shown.
THUMB SQUEEZE
Press the tip of your thumb into the putty as shown
HIDDEN ITEMS: Hide beads or coins in the putty and pinch to get them out of the putty.
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