Shoulder Abduction with Assistance

Shoulder Abduction with Assistance

Standing or sitting with a helping person positioned on the same side as the shoulder to be rehabbed.

Bend the elbow and allow the assistant to support the upper arm with one hand and cup your hand in their other hand.

Start with the arm close to the body and allow the assistant to move the arm away from the body. This can be done with the individual helping the movement by attemping to raise their own arm at the same time with the assistant or completely relaxing allowing the assistant to do the work.

Required equipment: Assistant
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