Infraspinatus Strength Test

TESTING FOR

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

PROCEDURE

The client is seated.

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 SIGN

Pain along infraspinatus or weakness.