Starting position: |
The patient lies on his back. Upper arm lies on the bed next to the body, elbow is in a 90° flexion, palm is turned towards the body (0° neutral position.) |
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Line of movement: |
Continuous flexion of shoulder, extension of elbow until vertical. |
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End position: |
90° flexion of shoulder (abd.,add.: 0°), extension of elbow, forearm remains in 0° neutral position. |
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Execution of Movement: |
Slow, continuous movement. |
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