The Simple Shoulder Test
Original Editor - Matt Huey
Top Contributors - Matt Huey, Kim Jackson and Lucinda hampton
Introduction
The Simple Shoulder Test (SST) is self reported questionnaire (an outcome measure) that ask questions related to a patient's shoulder. This test has many benefits for it's use. Not only has it been shown to be valid and reliable but is short, easy to read and complete and cost effective due to being available free[1].
There are 12 shoulder specific questions which the patient answers "yes" or "no". The questions ask about strength, function and range of motion. To score the test, divide the number of "yes" answers by the total number of questions answered and then multiply by 100. 0% is the worst score to 100% being the best score.
Questions
Research
The SST has been found to be a reliable and valid test to utilize with many shoulder conditions.
In patients with injuries to the rotator cuff or shoulder instability, it has been found to have acceptable test-retest reliability, content validity, criterion validity and construct validity[2].
In patients who have underwent a shoulder arthroplasty, it has been found to be both valid and responsive for assessing a patient's outcome[3][4].
References
- ↑ Buchbinder, R., Ramiro, S., Huang, H., Gagnier, J. J., Jia, Y., & Whittle, S. L. (2020). Measures of adult shoulder function.
- ↑ Godfrey, J., Hamman, R., Lowenstein, S., Briggs, K., & Kocher, M. (2007). Reliability, validity, and responsiveness of the simple shoulder test: psychometric properties by age and injury type. Journal of shoulder and elbow surgery, 16(3), 260–267. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jse.2006.07.003
- ↑ Hsu, J. E., Russ, S. M., Somerson, J. S., Tang, A., Warme, W. J., & Matsen III, F. A. (2017). Is the Simple Shoulder Test a valid outcome instrument for shoulder arthroplasty?. Journal of shoulder and elbow surgery, 26(10), 1693-1700.
- ↑ Roy, J. S., Macdermid, J. C., Faber, K. J., Drosdowech, D. S., & Athwal, G. S. (2010). The simple shoulder test is responsive in assessing change following shoulder arthroplasty. journal of orthopaedic & sports physical therapy, 40(7), 413-421.