AbductionNormal ROM: 150-160 degrees
Patient Position: Seated Axis: Posterior acromion process Fixed Arm: Pointed at floor Movable Arm: Along shaft of lateral humerus Special Instructions: Patient must keep arm straight Adduction
Normal ROM: 0 degrees
Patient Position: Seated Axis: Anterior acromion process Fixed Arm:Aligned with midline of body Movable Arm: Along shaft of humerus Special Instructions: Patient must keep arm straight. Motion is blocked by body, not a very effective test in most scenarios Internal RotationNormal ROM: 70-90 degrees
Patient Position: Prone, elbow off edge of table Axis: Olecranon process of the ulna Fixed Arm:Aligned with midline of body Movable Arm: Along shaft of ulna Special Instructions: N/A External Rotation
Normal ROM: 90 degrees
Patient Position: Seated Axis: At or just below tip of acromion Fixed Arm:Aligned with midline of body Movable Arm: Along shaft of humerus Special Instructions: Patient must keep arm straight |