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== Technique   ==

This test is extremely similar in nature to the [[Apprehension Test|Apprehension Test]], and is often administered after the Apprehension Test, to investigate a positive result.&nbsp; The patient is positioned supine, with the elbow flexed to 90 degrees and abducted to 90 degrees.&nbsp; The therapist then applies an external rotation force to the shoulder, if the patient reports apprehension in any way, the [[Apprehension Test|Apprehension Test]] is considered to be positive.&nbsp; At this point, the therapist may apply a posteriorly directed force to the shoulder - if the patient's apprehension or pain is reduced in this position, the Jobe Relocation Test is considered to be positive<ref>Dutton, M. (2008). Orthopaedic: Examination, evaluation, and intervention (2nd ed.). New York: The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.</ref>.&nbsp; It is important to note that the therapist should always bring the arm back into a neutral position before releasing the relocation force (posterior glide of the head of the humerus) for risk of [[Shoulder Dislocation|shoulder dislocation]]. 

If the patient's symptoms decrease or are eliminated when performing the Jobe Relocation Test, the possible diagnoses include: glenohumeral instability, subluxation, dislocation or impingement.  

If the apprehension predominated when performing the Crank Test and disappears with the Jobe Relocation Test, the diagnosis can include a pseudolaxity ot anterior instability of the GH joint, or potentially the scapulothoracic joint. It is important to also consider a secondary impingement or a posterior SLAP labral legion.   

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