Table 3.

Different “Induction Exercises” for Different Nerve Transfers

Donor Nerve	Induction Exercise
IC nerve	Aerobic exercise (e.g., run, walk, or climb hill) to frequently induce deep breaths
Ph nerve	Aerobic exercise
XI nerve	Shoulder moves up or back exercise with resistance
XII nerve	Tongue to palate push-up exercise
Contralateral C7	Shoulder adduction or grasp exercise on the healthy limb
Partial ulnar or median nerve	Hand grasp exercise