Test: Upper Body Rolling - Prone to Supine

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Background/Purpose

Procedure

This test will assess shoulder flexion, horizontal abduction, trunk extension and rotation in a non-weight bearing position. Patient lies prone in a wide open area with arms flexed overhead and legs straight. Have patient reach posteriorly with the upper arm/body and roll into a supine position. A fail may indicate a rotational mobility or stability dysfunction. A pass may indicate a weight bearing spine stability dysfunction.
Performed: Unilaterally

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Patient lies prone with arms overhead reaches posteriorly with the upper arm/body and rolls into a supine position.

Criteria

• Uses only upper body for movement.
• Completes the motion pain free.

Measurement

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LOINC Code

0

Scale/Grading

Pass/Fail