Starting position: |
The patient lies on his back. 90° flexion and minimal adduction of shoulder, flexion of elbow (hand touches the shoulder of the opposite side, palm is rotated towards the body, forearm is in 0° neutral position.) |
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Line of movement: |
Continuous extension of elbow to vertical position. |
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End position: |
90° flexion of shoulder, extension of elbow, palm looks towards the trunk. |
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Execution of Movement: |
Slow, continuous movement. |
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