Tendon Gliding Exercises. 1. Straight 2. Salute 3. Hook 4. Straight Fist Always return to straight after each exercise Repeat 8 – 10 times, 3 – 4 times per day. 5. FDS Gliding Hold fingers as shown. Bend the involved finger at the middle joint (PIP joint), hold for 5 seconds, and then straighten the finger.