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Supine Passive Shoulder Flexion

Also called Supine PROM flexion, PROM flexion.

Supine Passive Shoulder Flexion: start and finish positions
Start and finish positions. Photographs by BoneArc.

How to do it

Lie face-up and keep the involved arm relaxed. A clinician or trained caregiver supports the wrist and upper arm and slowly raises the arm forward to the prescribed limit, then lowers it with full support.

Body region
Shoulder
Position
Supine
Equipment
Treatment Table; Trained Assistance
Recovery phase
Early recovery
Purpose
Range Of Motion

Used in home programs for

  • Bankart Repair
  • Biceps Tenodesis
  • Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement
  • Rotator Cuff Repair
  • Shoulder Replacement
  • SLAP Repair

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