Instructions
Preparation
- Stand or sit. Position bent arms up to sides; elbows bent shoulder height with wrists above elbows. Administrator stands behind subject and grasps subject's arms near both elbows.
Execution
- Administrator gently pulls elbows back until tightness is felt or subject expresses slight discomfort.
Measurement
- Elbows should be able to freely travel behind shoulders symmetrically. The distance elbows travel behind shoulders or range of motion is noted.
Comments
- Administrator must keep elbows at shoulder height for consistent assessment protocol. Note any pain or discomfort during movement. See Shoulder Transverse Adductor Inflexibility and Protracted Shoulder Girdle.
Assesses
- Joint ROM
- Force