This is a shoulder special test which is meant to assess the integrity, and tears, of the supraspinatus (SSP) and infraspinatus muscles (muscles which collectively contribute to the …

2021年8月6日 · passively flex the elbow to 90 degrees, holding wrist to rotate the shoulder to maximal external rotation. Tell the patient to hold the arm in that externally rotated position. If …

Special testing is generally performed following a full examination of the shoulder that includes but is not limited to patient history, mechanism of injury, clinical observation, bony and soft tissue …

2000年5月15日 · Distinguishing between an acute and a chronic problem is diagnostically helpful (Table 1). For example, a history of acute trauma to the shoulder with the arm abducted and …

External Rotation. Ask the patient to flex the elbow at 90° with the arm attached to the trunk and the palms supinated. Then have the patient externally rotate the shoulder by bringing the …

Grade 3 to 5: Stand at the test side. For resistance place the hand on the dorsal side of the forearm just above the wrist and the other hand provides counterforce at the elbow. Grade 2,1 …

Externally rotate the shoulder while applying a posteriorly directed force to the proximal humerus. Application of posteriorly directed force should prevent anterior subluxation and reduce the …

2020年8月25日 · This video demonstrates external rotation testing of the shoulder. This test is of the Infraspinatus and Teres minor muscles - which are 2 of the 4 rotator ...

Performing the Test: The examiner passively flexes the patient’s elbow to 90 degrees and brings the shoulder into a position of 20 degrees of scaption. Next, the examiner passively takes the …

2024年11月22日 · If you want to do a particular shoulder external rotation test, utilize the “Hornblower test” or the “ER Lag Sign”. These tests measure the range of motion and integrity …