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Arm swings (pendulum)

Part of Shoulder pain

Line drawing showing the exercise Arm swings (pendulum)
Line drawing of the movement

How to do it

Stand and lean forward, resting your good hand on a stable table. Let your sore arm hang down loosely. Gently swing it forwards and back, using your body to start the movement. Keep the arm relaxed. One swing forwards and back counts as one. Sit down if you feel dizzy.

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