Assessment Strategies for Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy

Functional Active Movements

1. Shoulder Elevation – Active
2. Hand Behind Head – Active
3. Hand Behind Back – Active
4. Hand Behind Backrest – Active
5. Shoulder External Rotation – Strength Assessment
6. Shoulder Abduction – Strength Assessment
7. Shoulder Flexion – Strength Assessment
8. Shoulder Internal Rotation – Strength Assessment

Constrained Non-Functional Tests

1. Shoulder Palpation
2. Hawkins Kennedy Diagnostic Test

Establishing Health of Upper Quadrant

1. Shoulder Elevation – Passive
2. Shoulder External Rotation – Passive
3. Shoulder Abduction – Isometric
4. External Shoulder Rotation – Isometric
5. Shoulder Flexion – Isometric
6. Shoulder Internal Rotation – Isometric
7. Shoulder Extension – Isometric

For more information please contact SPiSCI@activelinc.com.au