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...
Purpose of O’Brien’s Active Compression Test: To detect superior glenoid labral lesions and/or type 2 superior labrum anterior and posterior (SLAP) lesions (which is fraying of the superior glenoid la...