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2.3.3.

Therapy for the infraspinatus.

Starting Position:    P:    Supine; arm abducted

approximately 90° and elbow flexed 90°. T: Standing at head of couch.

Grip: T’s right hand grips P's forearm just above the wrist. T’s left hand steadies P's shoulder at the ventral side.

Fig. 14 a. Starting Position.

Procedurę: Using this grip, T gradually rotates P’s arm until fuli medial rotation is attained at the shoulder.

Stimulation of Antagonists: T retains grip. T then asks P to move further in the direction of stretching, and resists that movement to stimulate P’s antagonists.

Fig. 14 b. Finał Position.

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