Shoulder Joint Mobilizations

GH Distractions

for initial treatment, pain control, general mobility

GH Caudal Glide in Resting Position

to increase ABDUCTION (sustained grade III); to reposition humeral head if superiorly positioned

GH Caudal Glide (Long Axis Traction)

supine, arm in resting position

GH Caudal Glide Progression

to increase ABDUCTION

GH Elevation Progression

to increase ABDUCTION beyond 90;

arm abducted and ER to end of available range

GH Posterior Glide, Resting Position

to increase FLEXION and IR

GH Posterior Glide Progression

to increase posterior gliding when FLEXION approaches 90

GH Anterior Glide, Resting Position

to increase EXTENSION and ER

GH ER Progressions

because of the danger of subluxation when applying an anterior glide w/ the humerus ER'd, use a distraction progression or elevation progression to gain range

AC Joint: Anterior Glide of Clavicle on Acromion

SC Joint: Posterior Glide of clavicle

to increase RETRACTION

SC Joint: Superior glide of clavicle

to increase DEPRESSION of the clavicle

SC Joint: Anterior Glide

increase PROTRACTION

SC Joint Caudal/Inferior Glide

to increase ELEVATION of the clavicle

Scapulothoracic Soft Tissue Mobilization

increase scapular rhythm