INFRASPINATUS

STRENGTH TEST

​• ​Testing for

 

Tendonitis, Strain or Weakness of the Infraspinatus/ Teres Minor muscles

 

​• ​Test positioning

 

The client is seated.

 

​• ​Action

 

The client actively abducts their humerus to 90-degrees.

 

The client flexes their elbow to 90-degrees.

 

The therapist applies pressure into internal rotation, the client resists and tries to externally rotate their humerus.

 

​• ​Positive finding

 

Pain along infraspinatus or weakness.