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Active Assisted External Rotation

Proximal Humerus Fracture

Upper Arm & Elbow

Mobility

Improves external rotation range and promotes gentle strengthening

Cane or stick

Improves external rotation range and promotes gentle strengthening

With your elbow bent and tucked against your side, hold a cane or light stick in both hands. Using the uninjured hand, gently push the injured hand outward to rotate the forearm away from your body. Hold for 5 seconds, then return to the starting position. Perform 10 repetitions per session and repeat 3 sets.

3 sets of 10 reps

5 seconds hold per rep

Basic

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