Hello Arm

Purpose: To get the patient’s arm and shoulder to relax prior to mobilization or manipulation. 

Procedure:  Patient starts in supine. Therapist stands at the patient’s side, loosely holding the patient’s arm off the table with hands just above the radiocarpal joint.  The therapist passively provides gentle oscillations and side to side movements until the patient’s shoulder and arm is relaxed.  

Comments:  Hand placement can be adjusted along the patient’s arm to optimize patient comfort.