Subscapularis Strength Test

TESTING FOR

Tendonitis, Strain or Weakness of the Subscupularis muscle.

PROCEDURE

The client is seated, their affected arm at their side.

The client flexes their elbow to 90-degrees.

The therapist applies pressure in external rotation, the client resists and tries to internally rotate their arm.

POSITIVE FINDING

Pain along the subscapularis or weakness.