Special testing is generally performed following a full examination of the shoulder that includes but is not limited to patient history, mechanism of injury, clinical observation, bony and soft tissue palpation, …

Dec 23, 2024 · If you suspect you have a torn rotator cuff, these 5 tests will help you determine the location and likelihood of the injury.

These tests will help us confirm or exclude the presence of a specific shoulder condition, that we may only suspect after the inspection and the assessment of the full range of motion.

The purpose of today’s post is to review some of the special tests for the shoulder exam that all members of the sports medicine team should be familiar with. We will review some of the more …

Sep 24, 2020 · Let’s examine the tests that doctors and physiotherapists often used to diagnose torn rotator cuffs. We’ll also break down treatment options.

May 7, 2018 · During the clinical examination of the shoulder, we want to perform special tests designed to detect a rotator cuff tear. Below are my 4 favorite special tests for rotator cuff tears that I perform …

Clinicians use orthopaedic physical examination tests to inform diagnosis and support decision making. Each region of the body has a unique set of orthopaedic physical examination tests (“special tests”).

This article attempts to clarify the tests used to examine the rotator cuff by presenting them as described by the original authors with the additional aim of providing a source for those wishing to refresh their …

The purpose of this section is to describe how we determined which clinical tests can be used by physicians to easily and conveniently diagnose most rotator cuff tears in the clinic.

Special tests for the rotator cuff. Shoulder Impingement Testing Cluster, Infraspinatus Strength Test, Painful Arc Test, Drop Arm Test, and the Supine Impingement Test (screening tool).