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Stand with your affected arm close to a wall.
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Bend your arm up in front of you so your elbow is at a 90° angle (like the letter "L").
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While keeping your elbow tight to your side throughout the exercise, press the back of your hand into the wall.
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Hold for
5 seconds. Then relax. -
Repeat
10 times. -
Switch sides and repeat if instructed.
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Repeat this exercise
3 times a day, or as instructed.
Author: Wheeler, Brooke
Online Medical Reviewer: Lalitha Kadali
Online Medical Reviewer: Stacey Wojcik MBA BSN RN
Online Medical Reviewer: Trina Bellendir PT
Date Last Reviewed: 02/01/2025
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