Shoulder Posterior Joint Mobilization

When performing a posterior joint mobilization for the shoulder, there are a couple of key things you need to pay attention to:

1. I perform a short axis mobilization by getting close to the joint, I want to feel the movement and control it. I'm not a fan of putting a lot of blind force through a long axis mobilization.

2. Even more importantly, you must perform this in the posterolateral direction. If you go straight plane posterior you aren't matching the plane of the glenoid. Get a real hard end feel? That's probably the glenoid, not the capsule!

[kyler]

Physial therapy Assistant student here: What is the advantage of Abducting to 90 degrees vs the open pack position of 55 degrees Abduction and 30 degrees horizonal elevation/adduction?

[stephenrothman]

It felt wonderful when my former therapist used to do this. Is there a (safe) way to do posterior shoulder mobilization on your own shoulder at home?