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Neer Test
CreatedJune 11, 2020
Last UpdatedFebruary 13, 2024
byMeghan
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Used to test for supraspinatus or biceps brachii impingement
Steps:
With the patient’s arm forward flexed to 90 degrees and internally rotated so that the thumb is pointing downward, the examiner instructs the patient to continue flexion up toward the ceiling against physician resistance.
Test is considered to be positive if: pain is reproduced, indicating an impingement
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