Test: Active Prone Shoulder Extension

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Background/Purpose

Procedure

Assess active shoulder extension mobility and stability in a non-postural position. Patient lets prone with arms at sides. Patient actively extends shoulder and elbow. Goal is 50 degrees. A fail may indicate a stability or mobility problem of the shoulder. A pass may indicate some dysfunction with elbow extension.
Performed: Unilaterally

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Patient lets prone with arms at sides. Patient actively extends shoulder and elbow. Goal is 50 degrees.

Criteria

• 50 degrees of shoulder extension.

Measurement

50.00 de

LOINC Code

0

Scale/Grading

Pass/Fail