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Shoulder Exam - Provocative Testing

Supraspinatus muscle injury:
 - Jobe’s Test
 - Hawkin’s Test
 - Drop Arm
Testing #Maneuvers #RotatorCuff
Hawkin's Test 1. Position arm in throwing position and flex forward 30 degrees. 2. Examiner internally
Supraspinatus #RotatorCuff
Infraspinatus scapular rotation test - Patient has pain when externally rotates shoulder against resistance (with elbow
Infraspinatus #RotatorCuff
Jobe's Test ("Empty Can" Test) 1. Position arm in scapular plane and point thumb down as
Supraspinatus #RotatorCuff
Labral tear - Crank Test 1. Position patient's arm in 90 degree abduction and elbow flexion
#Labral #Tear #RotatorCuff
Subacromial Impingement - Neer Test 1. With the arm fully pronated, the examiner raises the arm
#Impingement #RotatorCuff
Drop Arm Test 1. Position patient's arm fully abducted so hand is over the head. 2.
Supraspinatus #RotatorCuff
Labral tear - O'Brien Test - 1. Position patient's shoulder in 90 degree flexion, elbow extended,
#Labral #Tear #RotatorCuff