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Step4. Pain in the shoulder considered as positive sign and indicated as partial rotator cuff tear or superior labrum tear.
Step4. Pain in the shoulder considered as positive sign and indicated as partial rotator cuff tear or superior labrum tear.
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Revision as of 14:33, 16 August 2020

Purpose[edit | edit source]

Whipple test is used to examine the partial rotator cuff tears and or superior labrum tear[1].

Technique[edit | edit source]

Step1. Patient position standing or sitting.

Step2. Ask the patient to flex the arm 90 degree and adducted till the hand is opposite the other shoulder.

Step3. Therapist applies downward force while patient resist.

Step4. Pain in the shoulder considered as positive sign and indicated as partial rotator cuff tear or superior labrum tear.



References[edit | edit source]

  1. David J. Magee. Orthopedic Physical Assessment. 6th edition. Elsevier. 2014.
  2. Whipple Test (CR). CRTechnologies. Available from: https://youtu.be/8YqGdwOluGo