A PTA is performing joint mobilizations to increase a patien…
A PTA is performing joint mobilizations to increase a patient’s shoulder abduction range limited by a tight joint capsule. During the stretch, the swinging bone (the humerus) moves upward into abduction. According to arthrokinematic principles, when stretching is used to increase ROM due to a tight joint capsule, what occurs on the side toward the motion of the swinging bone?