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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, or as directed.
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Do this exercise 3 times a day, or as directed.
Safety tip: Don’t swing the weights quickly or raise them above shoulder level.
Author: Wheeler, Brooke
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