The safest way to progress stretching the glenohumeral joint capsule to increase external rotation is:
A) Position the arm in 90 $\circ$ abduction with the humerus in neutral position and do an anterior glide.
B) Position the arm in 90 $\circ$ abduction with the humerus externally rotated as far as possible and do an anterior glide.
C) Position the arm in the resting position with the humerus externally rotated as far as possible and do a distraction.
D) Position the arm in the resting position with the humerus externally rotated as far as possible and do an anterior glide.

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Distraction in the resting position is the safest way to stretch the joint capsule, as it minimizes stress on the joint structures while allowing for increased external rotation.

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