Lung Transplantation Patient Guide  Exercise Program
Strengthening Exercises: Upper Extremity Exercises
In Bed | Anterior Arm Lift
"Forward Arm Lifts"
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- Stand with arms at side (holding weights if applicable)
- Raise arm(s) up to shoulder level
- Slowly lower
- Repeat 10 times
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"Thumbing a Ride"
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- Begin with arm resting across lap as shown
- Open your hand, turn out, and lift up and out
- Close your hand, turn in, and pull down to starting position
- Eyes on your hand
- Breathe in as you lift your arm
- Breathe out as you lower your arm
- Perform 3 – 5 times slowly on each arm
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