Painful Arc Test
Posted on 18. Jun, 2010 by Don in Shoulder Special Tests
Loading ...Purpose
A test used to identify subacromial impingement.
Technique
Patient is positioned in sitting.
Clinical asks patient to abduct both arms through the full ROM and back down.
Positive
Pain between 60°-120° of abduction.
Interpretation
A positive test indicates subacromial impingement.
References
- Dutton, M. (2008). Orthopaedic: Examination, evaluation, and intervention (2nd ed.). New York, NY: The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
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