Table 1: Elastic-band resistance exercise programmes for upper extremities.

Warm-up exercise

Stretching

3 minutes

 

ROM Exercise

 

Resistance exercise

Wrist flexion (5a × 1.5b)

15 minutes, 3 times/week (8 weeks)

 

Wrist extension (5a × 1.5b) + resting time (1b)

 

 

Elbow flexion (5a × 1.5b)

 

 

Elbow extension (5a × 1.5b) + resting time (1b)

 

 

Shoulder flexion (5a × 1.5b)

 

 

Shoulder adduction (5a × 1.5b) + resting time (1b)

 

 

Shoulder abduction (5a × 1.5b)

 

Warm-down exercise

Soft tissue mobilization

2 minutes

 

Deep breathing exercise

 

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