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Friday, March 13, 2009

Shoulder Depression Test

Used to evaluate brachial plexus for lesions, plexopathies and radiculopathies.

Position:
Seated

Performance:
Examiner side flexes the head to one side and applies a downward pressure on the opposite shoulder.
Performed bilaterally.

Positive:
Pain on the side of the compression indicates irritation or compression nerve root or foraminal irritation.
Pain on the side of the stretch indicates hypomobile joint capsule or a nerve sleeve irritation.

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