Shoulder depression test – What is the purpose, indication and relevance?

Shoulder Depression Test: Client is seated. Practitioner laterally flexes the client’s neck while depressing the contralateral shoulder.

Purpose:

• Assess for nerve root compression or brachial plexus lesion

Indications:

• Cervical, shoulder or upper limb pain

Relevance:

• Positive test – increased pain is indicative of nerve root compression

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