Functional tests to load the anterior and posterior shoulder joint

Using the Line Hops and Side Hold Rotation as functional tests to evaluate the shoulder joint.

Educational Objectives

Educational Aim:
The aim of this article is to evaluate shoulder forces and muscle activation during two closed chain functional tests.

Educational Outcomes:
Upon completion of this module practitioners should have a clear understanding of:

1. Various forces placed on the shoulder joint during these tests

    

2. Muscle and power recruitment for both clinical tests.
   

Instructions for this Module

• Read the supplied reading material and complete the quiz that follows;
• You have three attempts to pass the quiz;
• The pass grade is 70%;
• You need to pass the quiz to claim your CPD certificate;
• Please click on the CPD certificate link below to claim your CPD certificate and to update your CPD Manager.

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