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A physical therapist is treating a 45-year-old male who sustained a traumatic injury to his right shoulder while playing basketball one week ago. The patient presents with pain, inflammation, and muscle spasm globally in the shoulder. What is the MOST appropriate intervention?1.Grade I and II joint mobilizations2.Bent over rows with a light handweight3.Doorway stretches for the pectoralis major4.Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation patterns without resistance
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