Aug 2025

8m 13s

Shoulder Instability- Recognizing & Test...

About this episode

Azaria is a 22-year-old swimmer with intermittent right shoulder pain who complains of a slipping sensation during overhead activities. Which of the following tests should be performed FIRST?

A) Apprehension test

B) Speed's test

C) Drop arm test

D) Load and shift test

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