UL Passive Movements

Question 1

Shoulder flexion

Answer 1

Supine arm supported on plinth
Thumb grip for hand
Support arm posteriorly then change grip for elevation
Long lever
Sagittal plane / frontal axis

Question 2

Shoulder extension

Answer 2

Side lying
Short lever
Sagittal plane/ frontal axis

Question 3

Shoulder Abd/Add

Answer 3

Supine
With short lever
Frontal plane / sagittal axis

Question 4

Shoulder Med/Lat Rot

Answer 4

Supine
With elbow flexed (in abd. or neutral)
Transverse plane / Vertical axis

Question 5

Elbow (radial ulnar)

Answer 5

Supine
Flexion/Extension - Sagittal plane / frontal axis
Pronation/supination - transverse plane / Vertical axis

Question 6

Wrist and hand

Answer 6

Supine 
Flex/ext of wrist
Flex/ext of fingers and thumb
Elbow flexed, forearm in mid position
Sagittal plane / frontal axis