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Yocum’s TestPurposeThe Yocum’s Test is used to examine the possibility of a shoulder rotator cuff impingement (subacromial impingement syndrome). It is also referred to as the Yocum Maneuvre. TechniqueDuring the Yocum Test / Manoeuvre, the arm is forced to ADDuction and the elbow is flexed until the hand is over the contralateral shoulder. Then theContinue reading “Yocum’s Test”

Full Can TestOnline Course: Introduction to Myofascial PainPurposeSupraspinatus muscle.pngThe Full Can Test is used to assess the function of Supraspinatus muscle and tendon of the shoulder complex.TechniqueThe patient can be seated or standing for this test, holding their arm in 90° of elevation in scapular plane (30° anterior to the frontal plane) with full externalContinue reading “Full can Test”

Empty Can TestOnline Course: Introduction to Myofascial PainPurposeThe Empty Can Test is used to assess the supraspinatus muscle and supraspinatus tendon.Technique[1]The patient can be seated or standing for this test. The patient’s arm should be elevated to 90 degrees in the scapular plane, with the elbow extended, full internal rotation, and pronation of the forearm.Continue reading “Empty can Test”

Speeds TestOnline Course: Introduction to Myofascial PainPurposeSpeed’s Test is used to test for superior labral tears or bicipital tendonitis.TechniqueTo perform the Speed’s Test, the examiner places the patient’s arm in shoulder flexion, external rotation, full elbow extension, and forearm supination; manual resistance is then applied by the examiner in a downward direction.[1] The test isContinue reading “Speeds Test”

Codman’s TestOnline Course: Introduction to Myofascial PainPurposeCodman’s test is typically used in the assessment of a suspected rotator cuff tear. This test is also commonly referred to as the drop-arm test or sign.TechniqueThe therapist passively raises the patient’s arm to 90 degrees of abduction. The patient then lowers the arm back to neutral with theContinue reading “Codman’s Test”

Neers TestOnline Course: Introduction to Myofascial PainPurposeThis test is commonly used to identify possible subacromial impingement syndrome.TechniqueThe examiner should stabilize the patient’s scapula with one hand, while passively flexing the arm while it is internally rotated. If the patient reports pain in this position, then the result of the test is considered to be positive.

Hawkins / Kennedy Impingement Test of the ShoulderOnline Course: Exploring the Shoulder ProgrammePurposeThis test is commonly used to identify possible subacromial impingement syndrome.TechniqueThe examiner places the patient’s arm shoulder in 90 degrees of shoulder flexion with the elbow flexed to 90 degrees and then internally rotates the arm. The test is considered to be positiveContinue reading “Hawkins and knnedy impingement Test”

PurposeAnterior Drawer Test of the shoulder is used to examine the Anterior shoulder instability. It can also be used on aching shoulders where the apprehension test is difficult to interpret, and it has allowed us to reliably diagnose anterior subluxations even in patients who may have a negative apprehension test. [1] TechniqueStep1. Patient in supineContinue reading “Anterior drawer test”

PurposeAdson’s test is a provocative test for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome accompanied by compression of the Subclavian artery by a cervical rib or tightened anterior and middle scalene muscles.[1]TechniqueStarting Position [2] The test can be performed with the patient in either sitting or standing with their elbow in full extension Procedure [2] • The arm ofContinue reading “Adson’s test”