Occupational Therapy Assistant

Category - Implementing Interventions

Nelson, a kindergarten student, sustained a brachial plexus injury to his right arm when he was 3 years old. What activity could you use to build active range of motion in Nelson’s right shoulder?
  1. Playing catch
  2. Tossing bean bags at a target
  3. Figure eight drawing on a dry erase board
  4. Rolling a therapy ball
Explanation
Answer: C. The action of drawing a figure eight on a vertical surface moves the shoulder joint through several composite motions, improving range of motion in all planes.
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