Shoulder Extension from Elevation

Setup

Frame Setup Diagram

1: Lie supine, test arm elevated above head with elbow straight. Therapist selects subjects available end of range elevation

2: Start housing high. Lower housing to align flat sensor pad with palmer aspect of wrist (record housing height)

Cues

1: Test unilaterally

2: Set scapular, drawing humeral head, squeeze wrist into pad, maintaining scapular and trunk position

3: Build to maximum force over 5 seconds

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Last updated on 2nd Apr 2023