Pectoralis Minor Length Test

TESTING FOR

The length of the pectoralis minor muscle.

PROCEDURE

The client is supine, with their arms on their sides.

The therapist stands or sits at the head of the table.

Observe the client’s shoulder protraction.

(Therapist may try to retract the affected shoulder)

POSITIVE SIGN

The client’s affected shoulder is protracted or limited range of shoulder retraction.