A physical therapist is evaluating a patient with shoulder pain and stiffness. When measuring shoulder passive range of motion (PROM), the therapist notes that there is a capsular pattern of restriction. Which of the following descriptions below represents the capsular pattern of the glenohumeral joint?


A. Flexion most restricted, abduction next most restricted, then internal rotation next most restricted
B. External rotation most restricted, abduction next most restricted, then internal rotation next most restricted
C. Abduction most restricted, internal rotation next most restricted, then external rotation next most restricted
D. Flexion most restricted, external rotation next most restricted, then internal rotation next most restricted