TEST POSITIONING

The client sits or stands with both upper extremities relaxed.

The therapist stands with one hand on the scapula (posteriorly) and the other hand grasping the client's elbow (anteriorly).

ACTION

With the client's scapula stabilized the therapist passively and maximally forward flexes the test shoulder.

POSITIVE FINDING

Shoulder pain and apprehension are indicative of shoulder impingement, particularly of the supraspinatus and biceps long head tendons.

CONSIDERATIONS & COMMENTS

​A false-positive test may be elicited if the client has limited forward flexion to the extent that anatomical impingement is not the limiting factor.