Shoulder Special Tests 2

Question 1

Hawkins Kennedy Test

Answer 1

SAIS (Supraspinatus)

Patient seated. Arm flexed at 90. elbow bent at 90 towards them. Therapist puts arm under elbow crease on to opposite shoulder and internally rotates

Question 2

Empty can test

Answer 2

Supraspinatus SAIS

Arms elevated, fully IR, resist any more flexion.

Question 3

Drop arm test

Answer 3

Supra tear

Bring patient arm into 90 degrees abduction passively, then release support.

Question 4

Yergansons Test

Answer 4

Biceps pathology/tendinitis

Patient standing, flex arm to 90 degrees, fully pronate, and then resist patient supination whilst palpating bicipital groove.

Question 5

Hornblowers sign

Answer 5

Infra/teres Minor Tear or weakness

Patient seated, abduct arm to 90 degrees, flex elbow to 90, externally rotate to 45 degrees, then place hand over arm to start resistance on arm.