Test: Active Prone Shoulder External Rotation

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Background/Purpose

Procedure

This test is used to assess active external shoulder rotation in a non-postural position. Patient lies prone with their shoulder and elbow at 90 degrees. Patient attempts to externally rotate the shoulder as far as possible. Goal > 90 degrees.
Performed: Unilaterally

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Patient lies prone with their shoulder and elbow at 90 degrees. Patient attempts to externally rotate the shoulder as far as possible.

Criteria

• > 90 degrees of external rotation.

Measurement

90.00 degrees

LOINC Code

0

Scale/Grading

Pass/Fail