TEST CLUSTER FOR SUBACROMIAL PAIN SYNDROME (SAPS) Most shoulder special tests are unfortunately not that special - especially regarding SAPS. So while they don't have much clinical value, Michener et al. (2009) describes a cluster of 5 tests, which alters the post-test probability with 3 or more positive tests out of 5 by LR 2.93 and less than 3 positive out of 5 with LR- 0.34. This is still not much, but still better than a stand-alone test. These 5 tests are: Hawkins-Kennedy, Neer test, extern

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Shoulder Assessment Series Part 21: Scapular Assistance Test (SAT) The Scapular Assistance Test assesses for scapular dyskinesis, which is often the case with shoulder patients or sometimes the underlying reason for shoulder problems in the first place. If this test is positive, you can assume that your patient is lacking lateral rotation of the scapula, which is necessary for the humerus to abduct (and flex) without impinging. | Physiotutors