Shoulder range of motion

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1. Spread hand sanitizer over every surface of both hands, then rub your hands together until dry.
2. Tell the resident what you will do.
3. Raise the bed to a height between your mid-thigh and waist.
4. Close the privacy curtain.
5. Position the resident on the back with the bed flat.
6. Align the resident’s body correctly.
7. Support the elbow with one hand and the wrist with your other hand.
8. Lift the arm up and over the head (flexion).
9. Bring the arm back down to the side (extension).
10. Perform shoulder flexion and extension at least three times.
11. Continue supporting the joints with one hand under the elbow and the other under the wrist.
12. Move the arm away from the body (abduction).
13. Bring the arm back to the side (adduction).
14. Perform shoulder abduction and adduction at least three times.
15. Ask the resident at least once whether you are causing pain or discomfort.Critical · source marked
16. Never force a joint past its freely moving range.
17. Leave the resident lying on the back.
18. Lower the bed.
19. Open the privacy curtain.
20. Keep interactions respectful and courteous throughout the task.
21. Leave the call light or signaling device within the resident’s easy reach.
22. Spread hand sanitizer over every surface of both hands, then rub your hands together until dry.