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Spec. Tests shoulder
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Yergason's test | Tests for integrity of transverse ligament May also identify bicipital tendonitis |
| Speed's test (biceps straight arm) | Identifies bicipital tendonitis or tensonitis |
| Neer's impingement test | For impingement of soft tissue structures of shoulder complex (long head of biceps and supraspinatus tendon) |
| Supraspinatus (empty can) test | Identifies tear and/or impingement of supraspinatus tendon or possible suprascapular nerve neruopathy |
| Drop arm test | Identifies tear and/or full rupture of rotator cuff |
| Posterior internal impingement test | Identifies an impingement between rotator cuff and greater tuberosity or posterior glenoid and labrum |
| Clunk test | Identifies a glenoid labrum tear |
| Anterior apprehension sign | Identifies past history of anterior shoulder dislocation |
| Posterior apprehension sigh | Identifies past history of posterior shoulder dislocation |
| Acromioclavicular (AC) shear test | Identifies dysfunction of AC joint (such as arthritis, separation) |
| Adson's test | Identifies pathology of structures that pass through thoratic inlet |
| Costoclavicular syndrome (military brace) test | Identifies pathology of structures that pass through thoratic inlet |
| Upper limb tension tests | Evaluation of peripheral nerve compression |
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