Shoulder Abduction

Setup

Frame Setup Diagram

1: Lie on non-testing side, feet between uprights along mat centre line with elbow under sensor

2: Ensure elbow is straight, humerus in mid-axillary line, with foam block or towel under elbow to keep humerus in plane scapula

3: Lower housing until flat round pad is 1cm above lateral epicondyle

Cues

1: Test unilaterally

2: Set scapular, drawing humeral head.

3: Abduct humerus squeezing elbow into sensor pad, ensuring no internal rotation and humerus remains in the axillary line

4: Build to maximum force over 5 seconds

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Last updated on 2nd Apr 2023