Lying active assisted shoulder flexion 

Movements strengthened: Shoulder flexion strength. 

Suitable for: 0-2/5 shoulder flexion strength. 

Instructions: 

• Person lying on back with both hands on the chest interlocked at the fingers 
• Stabilize the shoulder and hold onto hand 
• Move the arm forward and above the head 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 anterior and lateral shoulder.