EXERCISE #1
Sit facing the door on
a chair or stool with
your toes 8-10 inches
from the door. Hold
one handle in each
hand. Pull down with
the non-involved arm
causing the involved
arm to move up.
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EXERCISE #4
Stand with your
involved arm next
to the door keeping
your elbow close to
your body. Rotate
involved arm by pulling
non involved arm away
from your body.
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EXERCISE #5
Stand with your back
against the door. While
still in contact with the
door, pull down with
non-involved arm.
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EXERCISE #6
Stand 10-20 inches
away from the door
with your involved
arm behind your back.
Gently pull down with
the non involved arm to
slightly raise involved
arm behind your back.
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Side bending
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ADDITIONAL EXERCISES
Thoracic rotation
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EXERCISE #3
Sitting on a chair or stool,
face parallel to the door
with your involved arm
next to the door. Holding
the handles, pull down with
your non-involved arm.
Let your involved arm slide
up the door keeping the arm
in alignment with the door.
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EXERCISE #2
Sit on a chair with the back of
the chair facing the door. Pull
down with your non-involved
arm causing your involved arm
to be pulled upward.
Variation:
Place involved
arm on a table with elbow
bent approximately 70°.
Externally rotate the involved
arm by pulling non-involved
arm forward.
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EXERCISE INSTRUCTIONS
Consult your physical therapist for further
instruction on exercises and performance time.
Ensure that the connection to the door is
secure prior to use.
Hold the handles firmly to prevent them from
slipping out of hands during use.
WARNING:
Consult your healthcare
provider if you experience pain while
performing exercises.
