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Flashcards in Sulcus sign Deck (4)
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1
Q

purpose

A

determine if their is laxity biasing inferior joint

2
Q

pt and therapist position

A

pt: seated
therapist: behind pt

3
Q

procedure

A

arm relaxed, grasp elbow and pull down

4
Q

positive test

A

presence of sulcus inferior to acromion, combined w reproduction of symptoms