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Stand up straight with your feet slightly apart, holding a hand weight in each hand. Your healthcare provider will tell you what size hand weights to use. Hold your arms down at your sides.
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Slowly raise your arms up and out to the side until the weights are at shoulder level. Then slowly lower your arms back down. Repeat 5 times, or as instructed.
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Do this exercise 3 times a day, or as instructed.
Safety tip: Don’t swing the weights quickly, or raise them above shoulder level.
Author: Wheeler, Brooke
Online Medical Reviewer: Kenny Turley PA-C
Online Medical Reviewer: L Renee Watson MSN RN
Online Medical Reviewer: Thomas N Joseph MD
Date Last Reviewed: 12/01/2022
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