The Most Effective Means of Stretching the Latissimus Dorsi in Order

Multiple Choice

The most effective means of stretching the latissimus dorsi in order to increase flexion of the shoulder is to:

A) Place the patient in a prone position; stabilize the scapula and hyperextend the shoulder.
B) Place the patient in a supine position; stabilize the lateral border of the scapula as you flex the shoulder.
C) Place the patient in the supine position with hips and knees flexed; stabilize the pelvis at the iliac crest and flex the shoulder.
D) Place the patient in a supine position; hyperextend the shoulder and move the arm over the side of the table as you stabilize the anterior aspect of the shoulder.