Relocation test

Question 1

purpose

Answer 1

GH anterior joint instability and labral involvement

Question 2

pt and therapist position

Answer 2

pt: supine w shoulder 90 degrees abduction
therapist: standing beside

Question 3

procedure

Answer 3

slowly ER shoulder towards end range

if apprehension is positive, perform posterior glide to humeral head

Question 4

positive test

Answer 4

pt’s pain is decreased with posterior glide

Question 5

if pathology is shoulder impingement, how does this test relate?

Answer 5

typically does not change pain level