Lippman’s test – What is the purpose, indication and relevance?

Lippman’s Test: Client is seated. Practitioner palpates the bicipital tendon in the bicipital tendon groove and flexes the elbow flexed to 90°, passively moving the bicep

Purpose:

• Assess for bicipital instability

Indications:

• Shoulder injury

Relevance:

• Positive test – subluxation of the tendon from the bicipital groove on passive flexion is indicative of bicipital instability

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