Example exercises
2. Shoulder exercises
2.1. Passive and active-assisted shoulder abduction
Movements strengthened: Shoulder abduction strength.
Suitable for: 0-2/5 shoulder abduction strength.
Instructions:
- Person sitting with arms by their side
- Stabilize the shoulder and hold onto hand
- Move the arm out to the side of the body slowly
- Hold for 5 seconds and then slowly return
- Repeat 10 times
- For active-assisted movement, assist by supporting weight of arm above bed and encourage as much independent movement as possible
Where this movement should be felt:
Person should feel this in their lateral and posterior shoulder.
This exercise is an example of a passive and active-assisted exercise. Passive and active-assisted exercise can be performed for any movement that is assessed, in a gravity-eliminated position.
Question
Which of the following exercises cannot be performed as passive or active-assisted exercises?
Select all that apply.
- a. Elbow extension
- b. Ankle dorsiflexion
- c. Hip extension
- d. Wrist extension
- e. None of the above
If you selected e, you are correct.
All movements you have learnt how to assess can be performed as passive or active-assisted exercises in a gravity-eliminated position.