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Contract-Relax Shoulder Abduction
ShoulderMobility
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Description
Lie on your side, with your shoulder in maximal flexion and your forearm resting on your physical therapist's shoulder. Perform an isometric shoulder extension for 6 seconds against the resistance provided by your physical therapist. After 6 seconds, relax while your physical therapist seeks a new maximal amplitude in shoulder flexion. This maneuver can be repeated 5 to 6 times.
Settings
- Equipment
- Physio
- Positions
- Side Lying
