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Strengthening Program
Do the following exercises 2 to 3 times each day. Repeat each exercise 10 times when
doing it. Sit up straight in a chair and do not hold your breath when you exercise.
backward motion.
position.
Shoulder Flexion
to your side.
up.
side.
to your side.
shoulder height.
elbow straight.
starting position.
Rotation
2.
seconds.
seconds.
for 3 seconds.
seconds.
down.
seconds.
3 seconds.
seconds.
Thumb Opposition
Once you get stronger, you can do the exercises with your arms using hand weights or
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