Upper Limb Tension Test 2B is commonly used as a radial nerve-biased neurodynamic test. It assesses whether radial nerve-biased loading reproduces familiar symptoms and whether those symptoms change with structural differentiation. A 2021 diagnostic accuracy study found that single ULNTs have limite...

The Serratus Anterior Strength Test is commonly used to assess scapular control, serratus anterior function and shoulder movement quality during resisted upper limb tasks. This article explains the protocol, interpretation, limitations and practical recording guidance.

Introduction

The serratus an...

Speed’s Test is commonly used to assess long head of biceps tendon involvement and anterior shoulder pain provocation during resisted shoulder flexion. This article outlines the protocol, interpretation, limitations and practical assessment considerations.

Introduction

Anterior shoulder pain can a...

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 Scapular Retraction Test is used to assess how manual scapular stabilisation influences shoulder strength, pain and movement quality. This article explains the protocol, interpretation, limitations and practical applications for shoulder and scapular assessment.

Introduction

Scapular positioni...

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 Rent Test is a shoulder palpation assessment used to evaluate possible supraspinatus tendon defects, tenderness and symptom provocation around the rotator cuff insertion region. This article explains the protocol, interpretation, limitations and practical assessment considerations.

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The Paxinos Test is commonly used to assess symptom provocation associated with the acromioclavicular joint. This article explains the test protocol, interpretation, diagnostic considerations, limitations and practical recording guidance for structured shoulder assessment.

Introduction

Acromioclav...

Neer’s Test is used to assess shoulder pain provocation in positions that reduce subacromial space. It helps identify symptom sensitivity during end-range shoulder flexion but does not confirm structural impingement.

Introduction

Shoulder pain during overhead movement is commonly associated with:

O’Brien’s Test, also known as the Active Compression Test, is commonly used to assess shoulder symptom provocation associated with superior labral and acromioclavicular (AC) joint presentations. This article explains the protocol, interpretation, diagnostic accuracy considerations, limitations and p...

The Passive Compression Test is a posterior shoulder assessment used to evaluate symptom provocation during passive shoulder compression and movement. It may help identify posterior shoulder irritability and instability-related symptoms when interpreted alongside broader shoulder assessment findings...

The Painful Arc test is commonly used to assess shoulder pain provocation during active arm elevation. It is often associated with subacromial pain presentations, rotator cuff irritation and shoulder loading sensitivity. This article explains the protocol, interpretation, limitations and practical a...