Arom
Shoulder flexion mobility (AROM)
Actively restore overhead range with control.
CompleteAlso called: active forward raise
Why it is used in rehab
Active movement trains neuromuscular control—essential for instability—and loads the biceps tendon gently.
Targets
Starting position
Stand or sit, arm at your side, palm facing in (thumb up).
Step-by-step
- Keep the elbow straight and lead with the thumb as you lift the arm forward and overhead.
- Go only as far as is comfortable (≤ mild pain), pause 2–3 s, lower with control.
Movement mechanics: Sagittal-plane elevation.
📖 Rehab Science instructions paraphrased from the book’s exercise description
Coaching notes
Common mistakes
- Leaning back
- Shrugging
Easier variation
- Use the dowel (AAROM)
Advanced variation
- Hold a very light weight
ℹ Additional explanation
Where it appears in Rehab Science
| Protocol | Phase | Group | Prescription | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoulder Pain | 2 | Mobility Exercises | Do 3 sets of 10–15 reps · Active range of motion (AROM)—move as far as you can with no more than mild pain · Pause at end range for 2–3 seconds | 380 |
| Shoulder Instability | 1 | Mobility Exercises | Do 3 sets of 10–15 reps · Active range of motion (AROM)—move as far as you can without pain · Pause at end range for 2–3 seconds | 405 |
| Biceps Tendinopathy | 2 | Mobility Exercises | Do 3 sets of 10–15 reps · Active range of motion (AROM)—move as far as you can without pain · Pause at end range for 2–3 seconds | 451 |
Source: Rehab Science · Ch 16 · PDF pp. 380–451show sources ▾
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