Pendulum (Codman’s) Exercises, GH joint

Pendulum (Codman’s) Exercises, Early Motion of the Glenohumeral Joint #drnidailahipt #medicalvoltage #therapeuticexercise #shoulderjoint Patient position and procedure: Standing, with the trunk flexed at the hips about 90°. The arm hangs loosely downward in a position between 60° and 90° elevation. ■ A pendulum or swinging motion of the arm is initiated by having the patient move the trunk slightly back and forth. Motions of flexion, extension, and horizontal abduction, adduction, and circumduction can be done.36 Increase the arc of motion as tolerated. This technique should not cause pain. ■ If the patient cannot maintain balance while leaning over, have him or her hold on to a solid structure or lie prone on a table. ■ If the patient experiences back pain from bending over, use the prone position. ■ Adding a weight to the hand or using wrist cuffs causes a greater distraction force on the GH joint. Weights should be used only when joint stretching maneuvers are indicated late in the subacute and chronic stages—and then only if the scapula is stabilized by the therapist or a belt is placed around the thorax and scapula, so the stretch force is directed to the joint, not the soft tissue of the scapulothoracic region. PRECAUTIONS: If a patient gets dizzy when standing upright after being bent over, have the patient sit and rest. With increased pain or decreased ROM, the technique may be an inappropriate choice. Pendulum exercises are also inappropriate for a patient with peripheral edema. Hashtags: #PendulumExercises #ShoulderExercises #RangeOfMotion #FrozenShoulder #RotatorCuffExercises #ShoulderRehabilitation #PhysicalTherapy #PostSurgeryRecovery #pain Comma Tags: pendulum exercises, shoulder exercises, range of motion, pendulum exercises for frozen shoulder, rotator cuff exercises, shoulder rehabilitation, range of motion exercises, post-surgery recovery, physiotherapy lectures, physiotherapy education