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Upper Extremity Exercises For Elderly Pdf

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No Hidden Costs · Top 10 Ranked · Great Selection · Excellent reviewsServices: Curated Reviews, Live Price Updates, Top 10 Rankings, Expert Ad. Deals of the Day · Fast Shipping · Shop Our Huge Selection · Read Ratings & Reviews. This program is to be used to improve upper body strength and range of motion. Many of the exercises focus on muscles of the shoulders, chest and upper back. Please consult with your therapist for specific instructions before doing any of. These exercises are used to maintain and increase arm strength and endurance. Perform exercises slowly and with control. Make sure to sit up straight in the chair with feet on the floor or leg rests to help with keeping an upright posture. Start with arms out to the side and then cross in front with elbows straight. 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 exercises as described in the instructions. • exercises should be done at least once per day • do one arm at a time • perform exercises slowly. Exercises To increase strength in the upper extremities, some type of weight (or resistance) should be used. Recommendations: • commercial wrist weights, 1 to 2 lbs. • soup or tuna can. Shoulder flexion Begin with your arms straight. Upper Extremity. Range of Motion Exercises. When exercising, remember: 1. Take deep breaths during and after each exercise and after each set of exercises. Complete sets x 10 reps daily. 2. Pace yourself. 3. Follow exercise directions as listed 4. Notify your therapist if you have any questions or concerns 5. Loop theraband around each palm. Put your arms in front of your body with elbows slightly bent. Pull theraband outwards, across your chest. Hold for 3 seconds. Slowly return to starting position. Repeat 10 times. Sit or stand with theraband held at hip or waist height. Point your thumb toward the ceiling.