Starting position: |
The patient lies on his back. Shoulder is in 90° abduction, elbow is in 90° flexion, forearm is supinated, palm is turned towards the body. |
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Line of movement: |
Continuous flexion and adduction of shoulder, extension of elbow between the starting and the end position. |
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End position: |
Shoulder is in 180° flexion, elbow is extended, palm faces up. |
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Execution of Movement: |
Slow, continuous movement. |
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