Exam 2 Specialty Tests

Question 1

Apprehension Test

Answer 1

Test for - Glenohumeral Instability

(+) Test - Patient apprehension

Think how apprehensive you get when someone tries to bend your shoulder’s backward

Question 2

Empty Can Test

Answer 2

Tests for Rotator Cuff Pathology specifically Supraspinatous Pathology

+ Test = pain or weakness

Think of motion when you pour out soda’s with both hands

Question 3

Drop Arm Test

Answer 3

Rotator Cuff Pathology - Supraspinatous

+ Test = Uncontrolled arm drop

Question 4

Painful Arc Test

Answer 4

Subacromial Bursa Impingement &/or Rotator Cuff injury

+ Test = pain btw 60-120 degrees of abduction

Question 5

Neer Impingement

Answer 5

Subacromial Bursa Impingement &/or Rotator Cuff impingement

+ Test = Pain

Neer to the Ear

Question 6

Hwakins Test

Answer 6

Subacromial Bursa Impingement &/or Rotator Cuff impingement

+ Test = Pain

Question 7

Cross Arm Test

Answer 7

AC joint pathology

+ Test = AC joint pain or increased tissue texture abnormalities