Musculoskeletal Testing
Shoulder Testing and Assessment - Abduction

Shoulder pain is a common complaint and is often a result of overuse or a direct blow injury. The dysfunctional shoulder is a common cause of recurring neck, mid-back and low back pain and a potential headache source.

Chatillon^® dynamometers are used by professionally certified Physicians, Therapists and Clinicians to accurately measure and document musculoskeletal strength and provide objective testing results as part of a preventative or rehabilitative shoulder testing and assessment program. The subject may sit or stand. If standing, the arm is held straight and to the side. The subject lifts their arm upward as resistance is applied by the dynamometer at the wrist area. The dynamometer measures the resistance and provides an objective reading of the force applied.

If sitting, the arm may be bent at the elbow so that the hand is pointing forward. The subject lifts their arm upward while maintaining the hand position forward. The dynamometer applies resistance at the elbow or forearm. The dynamometer measures the resistance and provides and objective reading of the force applied.

Other Shoulder Tests

• Shoulder Adduction
• Shoulder Extension
• Shoulder Flexion
• Shoulder External Rotation
• Shoulder Internal Rotation

Other Physical Tests

• Musculoskeletal Testing