shoulder range of motion

Question 1

GH flexion

Answer 1

Testing position: supine with elbow extended and forearm in neutral

Stabilization: scapula to prevent posterior tilt, upward rotation and elevation

fulcrum: greater tubercle
Proximal arm: mid axillary line
distal arm: lateral epicondyle

AAOS: 0-180

Question 2

GH extension

Answer 2

Testing position:

• prone with face away from shoulder thats tested; elbow slightly flexed; palm facing body

Stabilization:

• scapula to prevent elevation and anterior tilt

Fulcrum: greater tubercle
proximal arm: midaxillary line
distal arm: lateral epicondyle

AAOS: 0-60

Question 3

GH abduction

Answer 3

Testing position: supine with shoulder in ER; elbow extended

Stabilization: scapula to prevent upward rotation and elevation

Fulcrum: anterior acromian
proximal arm: parallel to sternum
distal arm: medial epicondyle

AAOS: 0-180

Question 4

GH medial rotation

Answer 4

Testing position: supine; shoulder 90 abducted and elbow flexed to 90*; palm full supinated

Stabilization: scapula to prevent anterior tilt or protraction

Fulcrum: olecranon process
proximal arm: perpendicular/paralle to floor
distal arm: ulnar styloid process

AAOS: 0-70

Question 5

GH lateral rotation

Answer 5

Testing position: supine; shoulder 90 abducted and elbow flexed to 90*; palm full supinated

Stabilization: scapula to prevent posterior tilt/retraction

Fulcrum: olecranon
proximal arm: perpendicular/parallel to floor
distal arm: ulnar styloid process

AAOS: 0-90

Question 6

GH horizontal Abduction

Answer 6

Testing position: supine with shoulder in 90* abduction elbow extended

Stabilization: superior aspect of shoulder

Fulcrum: superior acromian
proximal arm: parallel to the floor
distal arm: lateral epicondyle

AAOS:

Question 7

GH horizontal Adduction

Answer 7

testing position: supine with shoulder in 90* of abduction and elbow extended

Stabilization: superior aspect of shoulder

Fulcrum: acromian (superior)
proximal arm: parallel to the floor
distal arm: lateral epicondyle