Shoulder Special Tests

Question 1

Shoulder special tests

Answer 1

Shears
Empty can test/full can
Hawkins impingement
Lift off
Hornblowers test

Question 2

Empty can test

Answer 2

Isolate the supraspinatus muscle

Done by having shoulder 90’ abducted, full probation of hands as if emptying a can and apply resistance. If pain-positive

Question 3

Hawkins impingement test

Answer 3

Have shoulder flexion at 90’ with elbow flexed to 90’ then internally rotate arm.

If positive means impingement of structures between the greater tubercule of the humerus and the coracohumeral ligament

(Supraspinatus muscle, teres minor and infraspinatus)

Question 4

Hornblower test

Answer 4

Have pt position arms in front as if blowing a horn.

If noticeable drop ? Tres minor/ infraspinatus insufficiently.

Also positive if resistance is applied and causes pain

Question 5

Shear test

Answer 5

Cup hands over shoulder with one hand on clavicle and other over scapular. Apply pressure. If positive ? Issues with acromioclavicular joint/ligaments