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{{#ev:youtube|i39VxR1NeSE|300}} <ref>Yocum’s Test - Shoulder impingement Assessment: https://youtu.be/i39VxR1NeSE </ref> | |||
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Purpose[edit | edit source]
Yocum's test is used to examine the shoulder rotator cuff impingement.
Technique[edit | edit source]
Step 1 Ask the patient to place affected hand on opposite shoulder.
Step 2 Examiner elevates the elbow.
Step 3 If patient experience pain test indicates positive.
Evidence[edit | edit source]
Yocum's test is the very sensitive and very accurate for subacromial impingement syndrome (SIS).[2]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Yocum’s Test - Shoulder impingement Assessment: https://youtu.be/i39VxR1NeSE
- ↑ Silva L, Andréu JL, Muñoz P, et al. Accuracy of physical examination in subacromial impingement syndrome. Rheumatology (Oxford). 2008;47(5):679-683. doi:10.1093/rheumatology/ken101