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Active resisted shoulder flexion in supine

Information for patients

Physiotherapy

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Laying on your back, affected arm resting at your side
Fig A.
Elbow bent to 90 degrees
Fig B.
Form a fist, use the unaffected side to push against the fist
Fig C.
pushing towards the ceiling and back to start position
Fig D.
  • Lie on your back resting your affected arm at your side (Fig A).
  • Bend your elbow to 90 degrees (Fig B).
  • Form a fist and use your unaffected side to provide resistance. Push the fist up towards the ceiling (Figs B, C and D).
  • Maintain the resistance while returning to the start position (Figs B, C and D).
Repeat as directed by your physiotherapist.

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