Serratus Anterior Strength Test

Execution Option 1:

1. The patient is in sitting position
2. Patient flexes the shoulder and elbow to 90°
3. The examiner gives longitudinal force through the humerus and asks the patient to resist the movement

 

Execution Option 2:

1. The patient does a push-up against the wall
2. Optional: The patient performs a push-up on the floor

 

Positive Outcome: Scapular winging is observed during both methods

Study	Reliability	Sn	Sp	LR+	LR-
Lohre (2022): Wall Push-Up Test	NA	100	0	1	NA