Shoulder ER

Setup

Frame Setup Diagram

1: Lie on non-test side, facing frame upright, elbow at 90° flexion and humerus in mid axillary line

2: Place foam block / rolled towel between humerus and ribs to maintain humerus in scapular plane / neutral shoulder position

3: With forearm parallel to ground, adjust bar height so that pad is flush with back of wrist and sensor arm is at right angles to forearm

4: Ensure torso is vertically orientated on side

Cues

1: Test unilaterally

2: Describe humeral rotation axis

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

4: Build to maximum force over 5 seconds

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Last updated on 2nd Apr 2023