Starting position: |
The patient lies on his back. Arm lies on the bed next to the body, forearm is moderately pronated, finger 1 touches the thigh. |
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Line of movement: |
Through flexion of elbow, touching the shoulder (of the same side, forearm is in supination), raising arm all the way up to the ear with pronation of the forearm. |
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End position: |
180° flexion of shoulder, extension of elbow, forearm is in pronation (palm is rotated down). |
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Execution of Movement: |
Slow, continuous movement. |
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