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Finger stretching exercise - Diddley Bow

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Permalink Reply by Cliff Whitefoot on March 12, 2022 at 7:18am

Thank you Brian, these exercises are much needed, I’m trying to rebuild my strength and is going slowly, slowly slow.

Permalink Reply by BrianQ. on March 12, 2022 at 8:11am

Glad to hear you’re back on track, slow & steady wins the race :)

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