Test: Active Prone Elbow Flexion

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Background/Purpose

Procedure

This will assess active elbow flexion in a non-postural position. Patient lies prone with arms at sides. Patient actively flexes elbow to bring thumb to shoulder. Arm should remain at their side. A fail may indicate a joint or flexion tissue dysfunction. A pass may indicate thorax dysfunction.
Performed: Unilaterally

Dialog

Patient lies prone with arms at sides. Patient actively flexes elbow to bring thumb to shoulder. Arm should remain at their side.

Criteria

• Touch their thumb to their shoulder.

Measurement

145.00 degrees

LOINC Code

0

Scale/Grading

Pass/Fail