Shoulder Abduction (Strength)
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Stand up straight with your feet slightly apart, and hold 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.
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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.
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:
3/1/2020
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