shoulder tests

Question 1

Empty Cans

Answer 1

Tests supraspinatus muscle and tendon (rotator cuff)
Seated/standing
90degrees abduction internal rotation and pronation of forearms.
thumbs point down apply gentle force downwards on arm

positive= pain/ weakness

Question 2

lift off

Answer 2

Subscapularis (rotator cuff)
Standing
place back of hand in mid lumbar section of spine and lift off
measure distance of lift of compare to other side
positive: little or no lift off

Question 3

obriens

Answer 3

Labral or acromioclavicular cause of pain
seated
flex arm 90degrees and adduct to mid line
complet internal rotation of should pronates elbow
apply pressure downwards
positive: pain clicking and reduced if external rotation is made

Question 4

load shift not included

Answer 4

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Question 5

Scarf Test

Answer 5

identify acromioclavicular pathology
elbow flexed to 90 degrees, placing the patient’s hand on their opposite shoulder and pushing back.

positive= pain/ discomfort