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.