Muscle Test for Subscapularis

Pointer Plus The Pointer Plus is an easy to use trigger point (TP) locator which incorporates a push button stimulation feature to immediately treat Trigger point pain.

Individual Position: The individual is in the prone position with their arm abducted to 90 degrees, and their elbow flexed to 90 degrees with a slight internal rotation of the forearm.

Practitioner Position: The practitioner is standing, with their hands placed on the individual’s elbow and wrist.

Description of Muscle Test: The individual is requested to medially or internally rotate their humerus against the practitioner’s resistance.

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