Understanding Brachial Plexus Palsy - The Royal Children's Hospital

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1. Shoulder exercises A. Gently grasp the child’s forearm and raise the arm slowly over the head, keeping the arm close to the ear and hold. B. This exercise resembles a “high five”. Raise the shoulder out half way and bend the elbow 90°. Maintaining this position, rotate the arm back so that the arm touches the bed and hold. 13
2. Elbow exercises A. Keeping the palm turned up, straighten the elbow and hold. <strong>The</strong>n bend the elbow and hold. C. Keep the elbow bent at 90° with the upper arm against the body. Turn the forearm out to the side and hold. This is probably the most important exercise. 14
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