Jerk test Flashcards
1
Q
purpose
A
determine if there is laxity biasing posterior joint
2
Q
pt and therapist position
A
pt: seated, shoulder flexed to 90 degrees, internally rotated
therapist: standing behind pt
3
Q
procedure
A
axially load humerus and horizontally adduct arm
4
Q
positive test
A
sudden jerk or clunk as humeral head subluxes posteriorly
