It will be very important to continue the exercise program that your therapist instructed you in when you leave the hospital. To increase strength in the upper extremities, some type of …

Shoulder flexion/extension For both of these exercises, if one arm is weaker than the other, clasp your hands together and raise both of them over your head.

These exercises will help keep your muscles strong and mobile, and your joints flexible. Other benefits of these exercises include: • Do the exercises within your tolerance for pain. Pain …

To maximize benefits, use the muscles of your weak arm as much as possible. Use the stronger arm to help only as needed. Move slowly and don’t push too hard. The stretches should not …

Hold your affected arm by supporting the elbow, forearm and wrist (as if cradling a baby). Slowly move your arms to the side, away from your body, lifting to shoulder height. Repeat this …

PATIENT & CAREGIVER EDUCATON Arm Exercise Program The arm exercises below will help you work on a range of muscle groups. If you have weakness in 1 arm, you can change the …

Ideally, these exercises should be done once per day. Do each exercise 10 times or move to the point of resistance and hold for 30 seconds. Begin exercises slowly, doing each exercise a few …

In this detailed guide, we will explore the importance of active range of motion (AROM) exercises for the upper extremity, the muscles and joints involved, best practices for performing these …

After a stroke, it is important to do the exercises in this handout for your affected arm and hand. You can do them on your own by using your unaffected arm and hand.

ACTIVE ELBOW, WRIST & HAND RANGE OF MOTION EXERCISES Do each exercise _____ times a day. Repeat each exercise ______ times.