Test: Lumbar Locked Ext Rot Unilateral Extension

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Background/Purpose

Procedure

This test will assess thoracic extension and rotation, shoulder external rotation, and scapular retraction in a non-weight bearing position. Patient kneels on table and sits back onto their heels. Place one forearm and elbow in front of and centered to knees. Place the other hand behind the head and have the patient rotate as far as possible to the same side. Goal is 50 degrees of rotation. A fail may indicate a mobility or stability problem in the thoracic spine. A pass may indicate gleno-humeral stability or motor control dysfunction.
Performed: Unilaterally

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Patient kneels on table and sits back onto their heels. Place one forearm and elbow in front of and centered to knees. Place the other hand behind the head and have the patient rotate as far as possible to the same side. Goal is 50 degrees of rotation.

Criteria

• 50 degrees of trunk rotation

Measurement

50.00 degrees

LOINC Code

0

Scale/Grading

Pass/Fail