Scapular repositioning

Question 1

purpose

Answer 1

shoulder impingement and scapular dyskinesia

Question 2

patient and therapist position

Answer 2

seated or standing and standing behind pt

Question 3

procedure

Answer 3

must feel pain with shoulder elevation

grasp scapula on AC joint anteriorly

palm and thenar eminence contact spine of scapula on posterior side

angle toward inferior angle

apply moderate force for posterior tilt

Question 4

positive test

Answer 4

reduction and/or elimination in pain