Codman’s (drop-arm) test – What is the purpose, indication and relevance?

Codman’s (Drop-Arm) Test: Client is standing. Practitioner adbucts the client’s arm to 90° and ask client to slowly lower arms to neutral position

Purpose:

• Assess for rotator cuff tear

Indications:

• Rotator cuff injury
• Decreased range of motion in shoulder

Relevance:

• Positive test – inability to lower the arm slowly or severe pain in shoulder is indicative of rotator cuff injury.

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This post was written by Omar Rifai