Scapular assistance

Question 1

purpose

Answer 1

shoulder impingement and scapular dyskinesia

Question 2

patient and therapist position

Answer 2

seated/standing and standing behind pt

Question 3

procedure

Answer 3

patient actively elevates arm to reproduce symptoms

place on medial inferior border of scapula, pt elevate arm again and apply upward rotation force

with other hand apply a posterior tilt at the superior border to correct for insufficient posterior tilting

Question 4

positive test

Answer 4

reduction or elimination in pain