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SERA App: Arm Positioning and Use of Arm Sling (Tan Tock Seng Hospital)
Overview
This comprehensive guide teaches patients recovering from shoulder injuries how to properly use an arm sling and position their arm during rehabilitation. It provides step-by-step visual instructions for putting on and removing the sling, explains proper arm positioning to reduce swelling, demonstrates safe 90-degree shoulder movements, and offers detailed sleeping position recommendations to protect the healing shoulder and ensure comfortable rest.
This article was published by Tan Tock Seng Hospital and updated in 2026.