Starting position: |
The patient lies on his back. Arm lies stretched next to the ear on the bed (shoulder is in 180° flexion), palm is in 0° neutral position (looks upside.) |
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Line of movement: |
Shoulder adduction to 180° flexion, while stays externally rotated, elbow is extended. |
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End position: |
Shoulder is in 180° flexion, external rotation, elbow is completely extended, palm is in 0° neutral position (looks upside.) |
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Execution of Movement: |
Slow, continuous movement. |
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