Shoulder Exams Flashcards
Apleys scratch test
tests range of motion
More specifically the SUPRASPINATUS tendon
Apprehension test
Evaluate the laxity of the shoulder joint
Indicates anterior shoulder dislocation
Codman’s sign (drop arm test)
Evaluate for possible supraspinatus tendon injury
Dawbarn’s sign
Inidicates subacromial bursitis
Dugas test
Indicates propensity for dislocation
Impingement sign
Indicates possible supraspinatus and or biceptial tendon irritation as well as DJD
Overuse injury
Speed’s test
Evaluates for biceptial tendinitis
Suprasinatus Press test
Evaluates for supraspinatus tear or rupture
Yergason’s test
Evaluates possible transverse humeral ligament rupture or biceptial tendinitis
Load and Shift test
Stresses the supporting ligaments of the shoulder joint
Lift Off test
Stresses the supporting ligaments of the shoulder
O’Brien’s test
Stresses the labral region of the shoulder joint
Increase pain is positive test
