Test: Passive Prone Shoulder Internal Rotation

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Background/Purpose

Procedure

This test will assess passive internal shoulder rotation in a non-postural position. Patient lies prone with their shoulder and elbow at 90 degrees. Clinician internally rotates the shoulder as far as possible. Goal > 60 degrees. A fail may indicate a joint or tissue dysfunction. A pass may indicate motor control dysfunction of the internal rotators of the shoulder. There will be times when this test may be reduced such as with throwing athletes. In that case it is prudent to check the total arc motion (internal and external rotation). If the total arc angle is >150 degrees, assume normal shoulder mobility.
Performed: Unilaterally

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Patient lies prone with their shoulder and elbow at 90 degrees. Clinician internally rotates the shoulder as far as possible. Goal > 60 degrees.

Criteria

• Angle >60 degrees

Measurement

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LOINC Code

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Scale/Grading

Pass/Fail