A PTA is assisting a patient recovering from a rotator cuff…
A PTA is assisting a patient recovering from a rotator cuff repair with active-assisted range of motion (AAROM) for the shoulder. As the patient begins to lift the arm, the therapist observes the patient attempting to hike the shoulder and lean the trunk to help move the limb. Recognizing this as a common issue during AAROM, which of the following should be considered an important precaution?