Belly Press Test for Subscapularis Injury



An alternative to the lift-off test, or when the lift-off test cannot be performed.  

With the elbow flexed to 90 degrees, palm facing the upper abdomen, the patient is asked to push onto the belly, against resistance, internally rotating the shoulder.

The test is positive with weakness or compensatory movement of the wrist of elbow.



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