Test: Upper Extremity Pattern 1

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Background/Purpose

Procedure

Patient stands with their feet together and arms at their sides. Patient reaches behind their back to touch the inferior angle of the opposite scapula with the dorsal surface of fingers. Perform on both sides and evaluate from the front and back. This movement assesses internal rotation, extension, and adduction of the shoulder as well as flexion of the elbow.
Performed: Unilaterally

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Patient reaches behind their back to touch the opposite scapula.

Criteria

• Touch inferior angle of opposite scapula in a smooth motion.

Measurement

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LOINC Code

0

Scale/Grading

Pass/Fail