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This material has been designed to help you remember the exercises your therapist taught and practised with you. The exercises should be done slowly. Some discomfort may be noted whilst doing these exercises after your operation or injury. If pain limits your ability to do your exercises, then timing them around your pain relief may be helpful. However, if pain persists or you have severe pain, please seek advice from a healthcare professional and stop the exercises.
It is recommended that each exercise is repeated 10 times and performed a minimum of 3 to 4 times a day. Ensure the exercises are staggered throughout the day.
Swelling is common in the first few weeks following an injury or operation. This can be improved by keeping it elevated, and cold therapy.
Always elevate your arm. Proper elevation means your arm should be above the level of the heart. Use pillows or cushions at home to do this.
Cold packs can be used to aid swelling reduction. If you use something that is frozen this must be wrapped in a damp towel or cloth to avoid ice burns. No more than ten minutes at a time is required for cold therapy. This can be repeated throughout the day if needed.
Start sitting or standing up and do not arch your back. Keep your shoulders facing forwards and do not twist your body.
Start with your arm down by your side and your elbow straight.
Raise your arm forward above your head as far as possible.
Relax your arm and return to the starting position.
Start sitting or standing up and do not arch your back. Keep your shoulders facing forwards and do not twist your body.
Start with your arm down by your side and your elbow straight.
Bring your arm backwards.
Relax your arm and return to the starting position.
Start sitting or standing up and do not arch your back. Keep your shoulders facing forwards and do not twist your body.
Raise your arm out to the side with your thumb pointing upwards.
Raise your head above your arm until you feel a stretch.
Relax your arm and return to the starting position.
Start sitting or standing up and do not arch your back. Keep your shoulders facing forwards and do not twist your body.
Start holding your arm at your side with your elbow bent.
Keeping your elbow still. Move your hand out to the side away from your body.
Start sitting or standing up and do not arch your back. Keep your shoulders facing forwards and do not twist your body.
Start with your arm at your side with your elbow straight.
Reach behind your back with your arm.
Slide your hand up your back as far as you can. Return to the starting position.
Start sitting or standing up and do not arch your back. Keep your shoulders facing forwards and do not twist your body.
Start with your arms down by your side and your elbows straight.
Slowly roll your shoulders forwards making big circles.
Slowly roll your shoulders backwards, making big circles.
Start standing up and do not arch your back. Lean on a table with your unaffected hand and let your arm hang straight down. Make sure your arm is relaxed throughout.
Relax your arm, letting it hang straight down.
Using the weight of your arm, swing your arm forwards and backwards.
Start standing up and do not arch your back. Lean on a table with your unaffected hand and let your arm hang straight down. Make sure your arm is relaxed throughout.
Relax your arm, letting it hang straight down.
Using the weight of your arm, swing your arm from side to side in front of your body.
Start standing up and do not arch your back. Lean on a table with your unaffected hand and let your arm hang straight down. Make sure your arm is relaxed throughout.
Relax your arm, letting it hang straight down.
Using the weight of your arm, swing your arm in circles, first clockwise and then anticlockwise.
Please note: this is a generic information sheet relating to care at Sheffield Children’s NHS FT. These details may not reflect treatment at other hospitals. This information is not intended as a substitute for professional medical care. Always follow your healthcare professionals’ instructions. If this resource relates to medicines, please read it alongside the medicine manufacturer’s patient information leaflet. If this information has been translated into another language from English, efforts have been made to maintain accuracy, but there may still be some translation errors. If you are unsure about any of the guidance in this resource or have specific questions about how it relates to your child, always ask your healthcare professional for further advice.
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