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Apprehension Test-Shoulder
CreatedApril 14, 2020
Last UpdatedFebruary 28, 2022
byMeghan
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Used to test for chronic anterior shoulder instability
Steps:
The examiner stands behind the patient and with one hand places the patient’s arm into abduction and external rotation. With the other hand the patient contacts the posterior shoulder and pushes anterior
Test is considered to be positive if: the patient reports pain or a feeling of impending dislocation
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