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Active Assisted Horizontal Abduction    7:4

Starting Position: Kneel behind bali and place one hand on.top of bali.

Movement/Exercise: Lean trunk forward and roli bali out to side ^with straight arm as far as comfort allows. Return to start and repeat to other side.

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CAUTIOH: STAY WITHIN PAIN FREE RANGĘ.

Breathing: Do not hołd breath. Breathe comfortably. Modification:

1.    Sit in chair with bali in front on a bed or table.

2.    If rangę is limited, attempt to lift arm off bali at end rangę.

Progression:

1.    Lift arm at end rangę for isometric strengthening.

2.    Add internal and external rotation of shoulder by rolling bali forward and backward.

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< nmmants: The bali supporls the weight ol the arm as it rolls out to the side■ Flexing the trunk li 'i wnrd adds a gravity assisted movement and a comfortable stretch which c&n be maintained. Mlinniiling to lift arm off bali adds a strengthening exercise.

tuli*, by Joannę Posner-Mayer, PT

Active Shoulder Horizontal Abduction

Starting Position: Lie stornach over bali with hands and knees on floor.

Movement/Exerclse: Leave injured arm on floor. Press hand into floor and straighten elbow. Lift other arm out to side and allow trunk to twist until fingers point toward ceiling. Eyes should follow lifting hand and weight will be shifted onto support arm.

CAUTION: STAY WITHIN PAIN FREE RANGĘ.

Breathlng: Inhale while lifting, exhale while returning.

Modification: Shoulder and elbow can be stabilized by an assistant.

Progression:

1.    Straighten knees and balance on toes.

2.    Lift opposite leg.

3.    Lift weight or puli resistive band with upper hand.

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Comments: The farther the twist, the morę weight is pul on support arm and shoulder girdle muscles which are coactivated around the joints to increase slability.

© 1995 by Joanno Posner-Mayor, PT

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