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Your doctor has asked that you do the following exercises to help control painand swelling in your arm and shoulder. Do all the exercises slowly. Don’t holdyour breath.

Elbow Flexion and Extension1. Sit in a chair with your elbow at

your side and your palm facingup/forward.

2. Slowly bend and straighten yourelbow.

3. Repeat _____ times.4. Do _____ times a day.

Forearm Pronation andSupination

1. Sit in a chair with your elbow bent at your side.

2. Slowly turn your forearm so your palm faces up and then down –

as if you are turning a doorhandle.

3. Repeat _____ times.4. Do _____times a day.

Upper Extremity Exercises -Elbow, Forearm, Wrist, and Hand

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Wrist Flexion and Extension1. Sit or stand.2. Slowly bend your wrist up and

down.3. Repeat _____ times.4. Do _____ times a day.

Fisting1. Make a fist with your hand, and

then open your hand so yourfingers are completely straight.

2. Repeat _____ times.3. Do _____ times a day.

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