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50 4. Shoulder Flexion Start with arms straight in front of you with thumb side of your hand up. Keep your arms straight and lift up over your head as high as tolerated. EXERCISES Ankle Pumps Gently pull toes up towards your knee and then point towards the floor. Do both ankles, either together or alternating (can also be done with legs elevated). Reps: Sets: Quad Sets (knee push downs) In bed, sitting up, slowly tighten thigh muscles (quadriceps) while pushing knee down into surface. Do not push down with your heel. DO NOT hold breath. Reps: Sets:

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