WAND EXERCISES (AAROM)
1. Pendulum Exercises 2. Flexion in Supine
Bend forward at the waist,
(back parallel to ground is Slowly raise arm overhead,
ideal). Keep arm and shoulder keeping elbows straight.
muscles relaxed. Move arm
slowly, increasing the arc as Hold _____ seconds.
tolerated. This technique
should cause minimal pain.
Motions: Front to Back, Side
to Side, Clockwise Circles,
Counterclockwise Circles
Perform _____ repetitions Perform _____ repetitions
_____ times per day. _____ times per day.
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WAND EXERCISES (AAROM)
3. Flexion In Standing 4. Extension
Keep elbow straight Keep elbow straight throughout
throughout each repetition. each repetition. Slowly push
Slowly push affected arm up. affected arm back.
Hold _____ seconds. Hold _____ seconds.
Perform _____ repetitions
Perform _____ repetitions
_____ times per day.
_____ times per day.
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5. Abduction 6. Internal Rotation
Keep elbow straight. Hold wand behind you.
Slowly push affected arm up.
Slowly raise hands up then
____ leading with thumb slowly return to starting
position.
or ____ palm facing down.
Hold _____ seconds. Hold ____ seconds.
Perform _____ repetitions Perform _____ repetitions
_____ times per day. _____ times per day.
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WAND EXERCISES (AAROM)
7. External Rotation
Hold ____ seconds.
Place towel roll under elbow.
Keep elbow bent 90°.
Perform _____ repetitions
Slowly push hand toward floor. _____ times per day.
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WAND EXERCISES (AAROM)
8. Adduction
Holding on to the end of the wand
with the right hand, right elbow
slightly flexed, left hand is on the
mid shaft on the wand and pulls
right shoulder across the body (for
exercising an involved right
shoulder, reverse hands for an
involved left shoulder).
Hold ____ seconds.
Perform _____ repetitions
_____ times per day.
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