Trapezius Pars Ascendens Strength Test

Execution:

  1. The patient lies in prone position
  2. Abduct the shoulder to 120°, laterally rotate the shoulder, and flex the elbow to 90°
  3. The patient horizontally abducts the arm and give resistance against diagonal abduction

 

Positive Outcome: Patient is not able to resist your movement or muscle atrophy is observed upon contraction

Study Reliability Sn Sp LR+ LR-
Ekstrom et al. (2003) NA NA NA NA NA