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Abstract

Range of motion testing is a necessary component of the shoulder examination. The concepts and techniques described in this chapter are meant to provide a foundation upon which clinicians can conduct individualized examinations according to the patient’s suspected pathology. Specific findings can then narrow the differential diagnosis and direct the clinician towards the performance of various provocative testing maneuvers. In addition, an understanding of each topic is necessary to aid in the interpretation of various clinical studies in the literature.

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Warth, R.J., Millett, P.J. (2015). Range of Motion. In: Physical Examination of the Shoulder. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4939-2593-3_2

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