Prone Anterior Instability Test

Published July 2, 2026 Read time 1 min read Readers 2
Prone Anterior Instability Test

What is the “Prone Anterior Instability Test” used for?

  • Shoulder Anterior Instability
  • This test is a modification of the load and shift test.

How to perform the “Prone Anterior Instability Test”?

  • The patient lies prone. 
  • The examiner abducts the patient’s arm to 90° and laterally rotates it 90°.
  • While holding this position with one hand at the elbow, the examiner places the other hand over the humeral head and pushes it forward

What is the positive result?

  • A reproduction of the patient’s symptoms indicates a positive test for anterior instability.