Post-operative Exercises

Level 1

These are the first exercises you should do. These can be performed on the day after surgery. Repeat each exercise 10 times, aim for 4 times per day Start slowly and gently, and increase steadily.

1. Shoulder Rolls - Lift your shoulder slowly up towards your ears and roll backwards.

2. Elbow Stretch - Bend your elbow and touch your shoulder with your hand. Then straighten your elbow completely.
Post-operative Exercises
3. Wrist Exercises - Support your elbow on a pillow. Keep your hand relaxed and your arm by your side then bend your wrist back and forth.
Post-operative Exercises
4. Hand Squeeze - Make a fist and squeeze slowly. And then gently open fingers out and relax. 
Post-operative Exercises

Level 2

When comfortable with the Level 1 exercises, slowly move onto the Level 2.

Aim to repeat these exercises 10 times, 4 times a day.

1. Arm Lift - Keep pushing your hands together so that they support each other as you lift your arms over your head, reach within your comfort level. Lower your hands back towards you hips.

Post-operative Exercises
2. Wall Crawl - Stand facing the wall with your toes about 20-25cm from the wall. Place both hands on the wall about elbow height. Use your fingers to pull your hands up the wall, going as far as you can. Slowly slide your hands back down the wall
Post-operative Exercises
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