Infraspinatus Strength Test

Testing for:
Tendonitis, Strain or Weakness of the Infraspinatus/ Teres Minor muscles

Procedure:

• Patient is seated
• Patient actively abducts their humerus to 90°
• Patient flexes their elbow to 90°
• Therapist applies pressure into internal rotation, patient resists and tries to externally rotate their humerus

Positive Sign:
Pain along infraspinatus or weakness