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Add these additional exercises:
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SHOULDER STRENGTHENING:
You should have a good return of your shoulder motion before starting to add resistance to the limb. Go slowly and try to make the muscles work smoothly. They may have to re-learn how to work again, but they will with patience and practice. If you can not do the exercise through the available range of motion, then you have too much weight or resistance. Do the exercise without weight and try the stretching exercises against. Lighten it up! Pacing is important in regaining strength.
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BICEP ARM CURLS: 
Sit in a kitchen chair with your arm hanging down. Slowly bend your elbow until your hand is close to touching your shoulder. Return your hand to your side. Repeat 10 times each side.
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TRICEP ELBOW STRAIGHTENING:
Hold your arm near your side and lean over the side of the table with your non-surgical side lightly supporting your trunk. Slowly bend and straighten and bend your elbow, but do not allow your shoulder move. Repeat 10 times.
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FLIES: 
Lie with your arms at 90 degrees from your side. Bring your hand up above your chest and then across towards your other shoulder. Start with no weight. You can do both arms at once. Repeat 10 times.
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OVERHEAD PULL DOWNS:
Lie on your back with your knees bent and with your arms reached up over head. Bring your arms up over your head, towards your side, keeping your arms close to your ears. Bring your arms down towards your stomach, and then return them to above your head. Start with no weight. If needed, use a telephone book to keep the weight from going into an uncomfortable range over your head. Repeat 10 times.
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