Shoulder Strength Exam

Aka: Shoulder Strength Exam

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II. Technique

  1. Compare with opposite arm
  2. Test isometric strength (resisted)
    1. Use standard Strength Grading in Motor Exam

III. Interpretation

  1. Pain suggests Tendonitis
  2. Weakness suggests Rotator Cuff Tear

IV. Exam: Specific Muscle Tests

  1. Subscapularis Muscle (Shoulder Internal Rotation)
    1. French Horn Shoulder Test with Shoulder Internal Rotation Testing
    2. Apley Scratch Test
    3. Lift-Off Subscapularis Test
  2. Teres Minor Muscle (Shoulder External Rotation)
    1. French Horn Shoulder Test with Shoulder External Rotation (Teres Minor)
  3. Supraspinatus Test Muscle (Shoulder Abduction)
    1. Empty Cans Test or Full Cans Test
    2. Drop Arm Test
  4. Bicipital Tendon
    1. Speed's Test
    2. Yergason Test

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