Someone will need to help you with these exercises. Do each exercise slowly _____ times, _____ times a day. Do each exercise with both arms, while lying on your back or while sitting. Do only the exercises checked.

Shoulder 1

Hold the arm at the elbow and wrist in front of the body. Have the thumb pointing up and the palm facing forward. Lift the arm straight up toward the ear. Repeat with the other arm.

Shoulder 2

Hold the arm out to the side at the elbow and wrist. Have the thumb pointing up and the palm facing forward. Lift the arm straight up toward the ear. Repeat with the other arm.

Shoulder 3

With the elbow bent at a 90-degree angle, hold the arm at the elbow and the wrist. Turn the lower arm until the palm of the hand faces the patient. Then turn the lower arm until the back of the hand faces the patient. Repeat with the other arm.

Wrist and Fingers 1

With fingers straight, bend the wrist backwards. Then bend the fingers and wrist forward. Repeat with the other hand.

Wrist and Fingers 2

Make a tight fist and then straighten the fingers. Spread the fingers apart and together again. Repeat with the other hand.

Wrist and Fingers 3

Take the thumb across in front of the palm. Bend both thumb joints. Bring the thumb back until it is at a 90-degree angle beside the index finger. Repeat with the other hand.

Wrist and Fingers 4

Take the thumb straight out in front of the index finger until it is at a 90-degree angle with the fingers.

Wrist and Fingers 5

Take the thumb across in front of the palm of the hand until it touches the base of the little finger.

To read more: Click here

© 2005 – March 28, 2017, Health Information Translations.

Unless otherwise stated, user may print or download information from www.healthinfotranslations.org for personal, non-commercial use only. The medical information found on this website should not be used in place of a consultation with your doctor or other health care provider. You should always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider before you start or stop any treatment or with any questions you may have about a medical condition. The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Mount Carmel Health System, OhioHealth and Nationwide Children’s Hospital are not responsible for injuries or damages you may incur as a result of your stopping medical treatment or your failure to obtain treatment.

Assisted Arm Range of Motion Exercises. Arabic.