Test: Passive Prone Shoulder Flexion - External Rotation

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Background/Purpose

Procedure

This test will assess shoulder and elbow, mobility and/or stability in a non-postural position. Patient lies prone with arms at sides. Clinician passively places patient's hand behind the head to touch the opposite scapula. A fail may indicate a mobility problem in the upper extremity. A pass may indicate a postural stability or motor control dysfunction while standing.
Performed: Unilaterally

Dialog

Patient lies prone with arms at sides. Clinician passively places patient's hand behind the head to touch the opposite scapula.

Criteria

• Touch the superior angle of the opposite scapula.

Measurement

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LOINC Code

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Scale/Grading

Pass/Fail