Postural Respiration: Course Notes

Humeral Glenoid Internal Rotation

Patient lies in supine with knees flexed to flatten the lumbar spine. Position the patient’s bent arm at shoulder level. Stabilize the shoulder by placing firm pressure on the anterior shoulder joint. Passively rotate the patient’s arm toward the mat as far as it will go. Repeat the test on the opposite extremity.
A positive test is indicated when the patient’s arm will not fully rotate towards the mat or table.

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