Wrist Extensors Direction of stretch

moving into wrist flexion up to 80°.

Supinators Client Position

seated with stable base posture, elbow bent at 90°, forearm supported by armrest, and palm in neutral position halfway between supination and pronation.

Supinators Assistant Position

seated close to and facing client.

Supinators Hand Placement A

stabilizing hand: grasping elbow.

Supinators Hand Placement B

working hand: interlocking thumbs and palms with fingers reaching to the backside of client’s hand and wrist in what is sometimes referred to as the “cool hand shake” position.

Supinators Direction of stretch

moving into pronation up to 90°.

Pronators Client Position

seated with stable base posture, elbow bent at 90°, forearm supported by armrest, and palm in neutral position halfway between supination and pronation.

Pronators Assistant Position

seated close to and facing client.

Pronators Hand Placement A

stabilizing hand: grasping elbow.

Pronators Hand Placement B

working hand: interlocking thumbs and palms with fingers reaching to the backside of client’s hand and wrist in what is sometimes referred to as the “cool hand shake” position.

Pronators Direction of stretch

moving into supination up to 90°.

Shoulder Abductors Client Position

seated with stable base posture and upper arm down at side, and hand in lap.

Shoulder Abductors Assistant Position

standing in back and to the side being stretched.

Shoulder Abductors Hand Placement A

stabilizing hand: cupping shoulder joint.

Shoulder Abductors Hand Placement B

working hand: grasp backside of upper arm slightly above elbow joint.

Shoulder Abductors Direction of stretch

moving into shoulder adduction up to 45°.