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Lift-Off Subscapularis Test
Aka: Lift-Off Subscapularis Test
- See Also
- Shoulder Strength Exam
- Apley Scratch Test
- Shoulder Anatomy
- Shoulder History
- Shoulder Exam
- Shoulder Pain
- Technique
- Start: Patient internally rotates Shoulder
- Place the back of their hand against the small of the back
- Positioning is similar to Apley Scratch Test
- Maneuver
- Internal rotation against resistance
- Examiner resists patient's attempt to force their hand away from their back
- Interpretation
- Weakness suggests a subscapularis muscle tear or impingement
