Test: Unilateral Shoulder Backward Bend

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Background/Purpose

Procedure

This test will assess unilateral shoulder involvement in multi-segmental extension. Patient stands with feet together and one shoulder flexed over head and the other at their side. Patient then attempts multi-segmental extension. A fail may indicate a mobility or stability dysfunction with weight bearing. A pass may indicate a dysfunction of the shoulder that is lowered.
Performed: Unilaterally

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Patient stands with feet together and one shoulder flexed over head and attempts multi-segmental extension.

Criteria

• Shoulders move past the heels.
• ASIS moves ahead of the toes.

Measurement

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LOINC Code

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Scale/Grading

Pass/Fail