Speeds Test

Question 1

purpose

Answer 1

tests for bicipital tendonosis/tendinopathy, SLAP lesion

Question 2

pt and therapist position

Answer 2

seated/standing

standing in front of pt

Question 3

procedure

Answer 3

pt with upper limb by side and forearm supinated, move into shoulder flexion against resistance provided by therapist

Question 4

alternative testing

Answer 4

pt’s shoulder placed in 90 degrees shoulder flexion with forearm supinated, therapist pushed arm down into extension stressing bicep eccentrically

Question 5

positive test

Answer 5

pain in anterior shoulder