All Special Tests

Locking Test

Locking Test

What is the "Locking Test" used for? The locking position compresses the subacromial space and gives…

Bear Hug Test

Bear Hug Test

What is the "Bear Hug Test" used for? The Bear Hug Test is a new special…

Rent Test

Rent Test

What is the "Rent Test" used for? The Rent Test (or Transdeltoid Palpation test) is used…

Medial Scapular Winging

Medial Scapular Winging

What is the "Medial Scapular Winging" used for? Serratus anterior muscle  weakness Long thoracic nerve dysfunction…

Lateral Scapular Winging

Lateral Scapular Winging

What is the "Lateral Scapular Winging" used for? Trapezius muscle weakness Spinal accessory nerve (CNXI) dysfunction…

Wrights Test

Wright’s Test

What is the "Wright's Test" used for? Thoracic outlet syndrome How to perform the "Wright's Test"?…

Posterior Stress Test

Posterior Stress Test

What is the "Posterior Stress Test" used for? Posterior Stress Test (or Posterior Apprehension sign) of…

Sulcus Sign

Sulcus Sign

What is the "Sulcus Sign" used for? Multidirectional Instability (MDI) of the shoulder. How to perform…

Shoulder Apprehension and Relocation Test

Apprehension and Relocation

What is the "Apprehension and Relocation" used for? Anterior Instability How to perform the "Apprehension and…