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1
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Apley’s Test (Apley’s Scratch Test)

A

touch middle of back from above and below

+ = degenerative tendonitis

2
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Apprehension test

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internal rotation of flexed arm (posterior dislocation)
external rotation of flexed arm (anterior dislocation)
+ = resistance or apprehension = previous trauma

3
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Codman’s sign (Drop arm test)

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patient holds arm in air after Dr. lets go from abduction

+ = supraspinatus tendon injury

4
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Dawbarn’s sign

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deep palpation of shoulder to find painful area, arm abducted keeping pressure on pain, pain disappears
+ = subacromial bursitis

5
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Dugas’ Test

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pt. holds opposite shoulder with hand and tightly touches elbow to chest
+ = propensity for dislocation

6
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Impingement sign

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with arm slightly abducted/extended it is flexed

+ = supraspinatus overuse and/or bicipital irritation

7
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Speed’s test

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Dr. resistance to flexion of the shoulder by pt.

+ = pain in bicipital groove = bicipital tendonitis