Shoulder Speed Test

Published July 2, 2026 Read time 1 min read Readers 5
Speed Test Biceps Tendinitis

What is the “Speed Test” used for?

  • Biceps tendinitis
  • Superior labral anterior and posterior lesions

How to perform the “Speed Test”?

  • The Speed test is performed by having the patient forward flex the shoulder to 90 degrees with the elbow extended and the forearm supinated.
  • Resistance is applied to the forearm.

What is the positive result?

  • A positive result produces pain localized to the bicipital groove.

Test Accuracy

  • Sensitivity: 90 %
  • Specificity: Ā 14 %

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