This exercise is for your right shoulder joint. Switch sides if the problem is in your left shoulder joint.
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Lie on your left side with your head supported by a pillow. Place a small rolled-up towel under your right elbow.
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Hold a hand weight in your right hand. Your health care provider will tell you what size hand weight to use.
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Bend your arm in front of you at a right angle. Then bend it down and bring the hand weight to the floor. Rest your forearm on your stomach.
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Keep your elbow on the towel and slowly lift the hand weight up in front of you. Stop when the weight is raised slightly higher than your elbow.
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Lower the weight back down.
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Repeat 8 to 10 times. Do 2 sets or as instructed.
Tip: Don't let your body roll back as you lift the weight.
Author: Wheeler, Brooke
Online Medical Reviewer: Stacey Wojcik MBA BSN RN
Online Medical Reviewer: Thomas N Joseph MD
Online Medical Reviewer: Trina Bellendir PT
Date Last Reviewed: 01/01/2025
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