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Shoulder
Range of Motion Exercises - Shoulder
Question | Answer |
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Step 1 | Knock before entering the room. Identify and greet resident. Explain procedure. Perform hand hygiene. Provide for privacy. Ask for consent. |
Step 2 * | Raise side rails. Raise the bed to the best level for good body mechanics. |
Step 3 | Lower the side rail on the side you are working. |
Step 4 | Position the resident supine and in good alignment. |
Step 5 | Support the resident’s wrist with one hand and the elbow with the other. |
Step 6 | Flexion: raise the arm straight in front and over the head. |
Step 7 | Extension: bring the arm down to the side. |
Step 8 | Abduction: move the straight arm away from the side of the body. |
Step 9 | Adduction: move the straight arm to the side of the body. |
Step 10 | Internal Rotation: bend the elbow. Place it at the same level as the shoulder. Move the forearm down toward the body. |
Step 11 | External Rotation: move the forearm toward the head. |
Step 12 | Repeat flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, internal rotation, and external rotation 5-6 times. |
Step 13 * | Raise the side rail. |
Step 14 | Go to the other side and lower the side rail. |
Step 15 | Repeat the steps for exercising the other shoulder. (may verbalize) |
Step 16 | Make sure the resident is comfortable. |
Step 17 | Cover the resident with top linens. Remove the bath blanket. Provide for comfort. |
Step 18 * | Raise side rail. Lower bed. Lower side rails. Attach signal light within resident’s reach. |
Step 19 | Perform hand hygiene and report & record observations. |