Starting position: |
The patient lies on his back. Shoulder is in 90° flexion and in moderate adduction, elbow is in flexion, hand touches the shoulder of the opposite side. |
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Line of movement: |
Horizontal abduction of shoulder (elbow remains flexed). |
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End position: |
90° abduction of shoulder, 90° flexion of elbow, palm is rotated towards the body (0° neutral position.) |
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Execution of Movement: |
Slow, continuous movement. |
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