Test: Upper Body Rolling - Supine to Prone

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Background/Purpose

Procedure

This test will assess shoulder extension, horizontal adduction, trunk flexion and pelvic rotation and hip extension in a non-weight bearing position. Patient lies supine in a wide open area with arms flexed overhead and legs straight. Have patient reach anteriorly 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 supine with arms overhead reaches anteriorly with the upper arm/body and rolls into a prone 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