Glenohumeral apprehension test – What is the purpose, indication and relevance?

Glenohumeral Apprehension Test: Client is seated or supine. Practitioner abducts the arm to 90° and flexes the elbow, slowly internally and externally rotating the shoulder

Purpose:

• Assess stability of the glenohumeral joint

Indications:

• Suspected shoulder dislocation
• Ligament laxity

Relevance:

• Positive test – client apprehension is indicative of instability of the glenohumeral joint

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