Purpose of Biceps Load Test I (Kim’s test 1): To assess the integrity of the superior glenoid labrum in patients with recurrent shoulder dislocations and a Bankart lesion (1). Patient Position: Supine...
Purpose of clunk test: To detect a superior anterior and posterior labral pathology (glenoid labral tears) of the shoulder joint (1). Patient position: Supine lying, with the affected shoulder slightl...
Purpose of Speed’s Test: To detect inflammation or lesions in the biceps/labral complex (1). Patient position: Sitting or Standing upright with the affected arm relaxed by the side. Examiner pos...
Originally published on HVMN by Nate Martins. Prolonged exercise causes muscle glycogen depletion and inhibition of muscle protein synthesis requiring restoration of muscle glycogen stores after exerc...
Manual therapy is commonly used to relieve joint stiffness, muscle tension and spasm which can restrict mobility and cause pain. Spinal manipulative therapy is a specific form of manual therapy that i...