Test: Passive Prone Shoulder Extension

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Background/Purpose

Procedure

This test will assess passive shoulder extension mobility and stability in a non-postural position. Patient lets prone with arms at sides. Clinician passively extends shoulder and elbow. Goal is 50 degrees. A fail may indicate a joint or tissue dysfunction. A pass may indicate motor control dysfunction of the extensors of the shoulder.
Performed: Unilaterally

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

Criteria

• Shoulder moves to 50 degrees extension

Measurement

50.00 degrees

LOINC Code

0

Scale/Grading

Pass/Fail