Test Cluster for Subacromial Pain Syndrome (SAPS)

Execution:

1. Perform the Hawkins-Kennedy Test
2. Perform the Neer Test
3. Perform the Painful Arc Sign
4. Perform the Empty Can/Jobe Test
5. Perform resisted external rotation in the zero position

 

Positive Outcome: 3 or more of 5 positive tests of the above-mentioned

Study	Reliability	Sn	Sp	LR+	LR-
Michener et al. (2009)	NA	75	74	2.93	0.34
Comment: All tests can be found throughout this book. 3 or more positive tests still only alters the post-test probability slightly.