Bed Exercises - UCSF Campus Life Services

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Arm Exercises

1. With arms straight on the bed,

make a fist, bend elbows and
touch shoulders. Open hands,
turn palms down and
reach for bed.

2. With arms straight, reach up

towards ceiling as far as possible,
return arms alongside body.

3. Move arms out to sides and clap

above head, bring arms back
to your sides.

4. Cross arms over chest,

then open wide.

SDREH0045 • Rev. 06/06
Bed Exercises
Department of Rehabilitative Services
(415) 353-1756
Therapist:
These exercises have been developed by your therapist. All
appropriate exercises will be circled.
It is important for you to remember to breathe normally while
exercising; do not hold your breath. Perform all exercises slowly
and smoothly.
No pain, no gain, is a falsehood. Pain is a good indicator that you
may have overdone your activities and rest is in order. Incisional
pain (if appropriate in your case) and muscle discomfort are
normal. Sharp pain or pain which persists after exercise is of
concern. Stop exercising and discuss this with your therapist.