Sling

Home use

• Leave the sling in place as long as directed by your health care provider. Unless told otherwise, you may remove it when bathing, dressing, and when you go to sleep.

• If approved by your provider, you can do gentle pendulum exercises. To do these:

  • Remove your sling.

  • Stand or sit with your arm vertical and close to your side.

  • Relax your shoulder muscles and gently swing the arm forward and back, side to side, and in small circles.

  • Do this for about 5 minutes once or twice a day.

  There should be only minimal pain with this exercise. If you have more than minimal discomfort, stop the exercise and call your provider.

• The sling is adjustable. If it becomes loose, adjust it so that your forearm is horizontal (level with the ground). Your hand should be level with the elbow.