Trapezius Strength Test: All parts

Execution:

1. The patient is in sitting position
2. Patient abducts shoulders to about 120°
3. The patient is asked to resist forward directed force
4. Observe all 3 parts of the trapezius contract

 

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