Subscapularis Special Tests

Subscapularis Strength Test

To do:

The client will abduct and internally rotate their shoulder and flex their elbow

Their fingers should be pointing down.

The therapist then tries to bring the client into shoulder external rotation

Positive sign:

The client is unable to resist the therapist’s force

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