Acromioclavicular Shear Test

Testing for:

the integrity of the acromioclavicular joint

Procedure:

• Patient is seated.
• Therapist stands behind the patient.
• Place cupped hands over the patient’s shoulder, the fingers interlaced. One palm on the clavicle, the other hand on the scapula.
• Slowly squeeze the heels of the hands together.

Positive Sign:

Pain or excessive movement of the acromioclavicular joint