Speed's test is a clinical test that is commonly used to evaluate the presence of superior labral tears or bicipital tendonitis. This test is named after Dr. James Speed, an American orthopedic surgeon who first described the test in the 1950s.

During the test, the patient is instructed to perform ...

Upper Limb Tension Test (ULTT) - 2b is also known as the elbow extension test. It is used to assess neural tension and identify nerve-related disorders that may cause pain and limited movement in the upper limb. The test involves passively moving the patient's arm and elbow into extension while simu...

Upper Limb Tension Tests (ULTTs) - 2a, also known as the Median Nerve Tension Test or the Elbow Flexion Test, is a physical examination technique used to assess the presence of median nerve involvement in the arm or hand. This test involves the passive movement of the upper extremity, which places t...

The Scapular Retraction Test is a physical examination maneuver used to assess patients with apparent weakness in the supraspinatus muscle, which may be due to scapular dyskinesis. This test is designed to evaluate the influence of scapular position and movement on rotator cuff muscle function.

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The Rent test is a physical examination maneuver used to assess for the presence of full-thickness rotator cuff tears.

Here are the steps to perform the Rent test:

1. Ask the patient to sit comfortably with their arm hanging at their side.
2. With one hand, stabilize the patient's scapula (shoulder b...

The Scapular Assistance Test is a physical examination maneuver used to assess scapular motion and identify scapular dyskinesis, which is an abnormal scapular movement pattern. The test involves using manual assistance to improve scapular motion and determining whether this improves symptoms or rang...

The Resisted AC Joint Extension Test is a physical examination maneuver used to help identify acromioclavicular joint pathology, such as AC joint sprains or separations.

Here are the steps to perform the Resisted AC Joint Extension Test:

1. Ask the patient to sit or stand comfortably with their arm...

The Paxinos sign test is a physical examination maneuver used to assess for acromioclavicular joint pathology, specifically for separation or dislocation of the joint.

Procedure:

1. Ask the patient to sit comfortably with the affected arm relaxed at the side.
2. Stand behind the patient and grasp the...

The Passive Compression Test is a provocation test used to determine if there is a Superior Labral Anterior Posterior (SLAP) labral injury. 

The passive compression test is performed as follows:

1. The test is performed with the patient in the side lying position on the unaffected side.
2. The examin
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The Lag Sign of the Shoulder is a clinical test used to assess the presence of a full-thickness rotator cuff tear. During the test, the patient's arm is passively moved into shoulder abduction and external rotation, and the examiner asks the patient to maintain this position against resistance. If t...

The Load and Shift test is a clinical test used to assess the stability of the glenohumeral joint, specifically for anterior and posterior instability. The test involves applying a force to the humeral head and moving it anteriorly and posteriorly relative to the glenoid fossa.

Here are the general...

Painful Arc is a test used to identify possible subacromial impingement syndrome, which is a common condition that causes pain and limited range of motion in the shoulder.

Procedure:

1. Ask the patient to stand upright with their arms relaxed at their sides.
2. Instruct the patient to slowly abduct t...