Shoulder Abduction

Shoulder Abduction

(raise arm over head)

Position: Perform stretch in any one of these positions. Child may be on his/her back, lying on unaffected side, sitting or on his/her belly.

Action: Stretch arm overhead, one hand on upper arm and the other on the shoulder blade.* 

*Keep the shoulder blade stable; prevent it from moving out to the side before the joint reaches 90 degrees.