Shoulder IR

Setup

Frame Setup Diagram

1: Lie on testing side, facing frame. Elbow flexed 90°, humerus just anterior to trunk

2: Place pillow under ribs/trunk to decompress gleno-humeral joint.

3: With forearm flat on mat, adjust housing so that pad is flush with 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