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exercise
pendulum exercises
physical medicine

definition

pendulum exercises

1. stand with trunk flexed at hips about 90°, or prone on table, with the involved shoulder over edge of table
2. the arm hangs loosely downward in a position of 90° flexion
3. swinging motion is initiated by moving trunk slightly back and forth
4. swing the shoulder front and back, around, side to side
5. as patient progresses a small weight may be held


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