Test: Passive Prone Shoulder Adduction-Internal Rotation

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Background/Purpose

Procedure

This tests assesses mobility of the shoulder in a non-weight bearing position. Patient lies prone with arms at sides. Clinician passively moves patients hand to touch inferior angle of opposite scapula from behind their back. A fail may indicate a mobility or stability problem in the upper extremity. A pass may indicate motor control dysfunction in the shoulder.
Performed: Unilaterally

Dialog

Patient lies prone with arms at sides. Clinician passively moves patients hand to touch inferior angle of opposite scapula from behind their back.

Criteria

• Patient is able to touch the inferior angle of the opposite scapula.

Measurement

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LOINC Code

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Scale/Grading

Pass/Fail