Test: Passive Prone Shoulder External Rotation

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Background/Purpose

Procedure

This test will assess passive external shoulder rotation in a non-postural position. Patient lies prone with their shoulder and elbow at 90 degrees. Clinician externally rotates the shoulder as far as possible. Goal > 90 degrees. A fail may indicate a joint or tissue dysfunction. A pass may indicate motor control dysfunction of the external rotators of the shoulder.
Performed: Unilaterally

Dialog

Patient lies prone with their shoulder and elbow at 90 degrees. Clinician externally rotates the shoulder as far as possible.

Criteria

• > 90 degrees external rotation.

Measurement

90.00 degrees

LOINC Code

0

Scale/Grading

Pass/Fail