Test: Active Lumbar Lock External Rotation

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Background/Purpose

Procedure

This test will evaluate extension and rotation in thoracic spine in a non-weight-bearing position. Patient assumes a full prone rocking position (sitting on heels) and on arm across their chest touching the opposite shoulder while the opposite forearm and hand are on the are on the table centered in front of knees. Patient rotates to elevated arms side while maintaining contact in a seated position on heels and flat forearm. A fail may indicate a thorax dysfunction with joint, tissue or motor control. A pass may indicate a stability or motor control dysfunction of the shoulder.
Performed: Unilaterally

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Patient assumes a full prone rocking position (sitting on heels) and on arm across their chest touching the opposite shoulder while the opposite forearm and hand are on the are on the table centered in front of knees. Patient rotates to elevated arms side while maintaining contact in a seated position on heels and flat forearm.

Criteria

• Shoulder raised 50 degrees relative to the horizontal plane.

Measurement

50.00 degrees

LOINC Code

0

Scale/Grading

Pass/Fail