Arm openings

Physiotherapy

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arm opening exercises.

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Laying in a side position, lower leg straight, top knee bent and placed on a pillow — Fig A.

Lying on your side, with your lower leg straight, the top knee should be bent and placed on a pillow (similar to the recovery position) (Fig A).

The arms are out in front at chest height — Fig B.

Begin with your arms out in front of you at chest height (Fig B).

Twisting and keeping the arms straight slowly open the arms outwards — Fig C.

Twist and open your chest towards the ceiling – move your arm in line with your shoulder, eyes following your hand (Fig C).

You should not feel any pain in the front of the shoulder.

Breathe out as you perform the movement and breathe in as you return to the start position.

Patient experience

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