Hawkins-Kennedy (Neer’s) test – What is the purpose, indication and relevance?

Hawkins-Kennedy Test: Client is seated with shoulder flexed anteriorly and elbow flexed to 90°. Using the forearm as a lever, the practitioner medially rotates the humerus, compressing the supraspinatus tendon against the coracoid process of the scapula.

Purpose:

• Assess for rotator cuff impingement by the supraspinatus tendon

Indications:

• Rotator cuff injury
• Decreased range of motion in the shoulder

Relevance:

• Positive test – pain in the lateral aspect of the shoulder is indicative of rotator cuff impingement by the supraspinatus tendon

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