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The belly-press test is used to isolate the subscapularis muscle, to test the subscapularis muscle for tear or dysfunction. It is often used as an alternative to the lift-off test, when the lift-off test can’t be performed because of pain or limited internal rotation range of motion of the shoulder. [1][2]
The Belly Press is a common orthopedic shoulder test to assess for a tear of the subscapularis tendon and muscle. Learn how to do it!
7 cze 2023 · The Belly Press Test is a clinical examination maneuver used to assess subscapularis muscle function and isolate its activity from other muscles of the rotator cuff. It is particularly useful in cases where there is suspected subscapularis muscle weakness or tear.
Belly Press Test. Patient is seated or standing. Patient presses abdomen with palm of hand, maintaining shoulder in internal rotation. Positive test: Pain suggests tendinopathy. Elbow drops back (does not remain in front of trunk) suggests complete tear.
Belly Press Test [edit | edit source] To perform the Belly Press Test the affected arm is placed at the side, with the shoulder flexed 90 degrees and the palm of the hand resting on the patient’s belly.
The belly press test is a specialized examination technique that can be used to help evaluate the subscapularis muscle as a cause of shoulder pain.
1 wrz 2003 · The belly-press test was found to activate the upper subscapularis muscle significantly more than the lift-off test (P <.05), whereas the lift-off test was found to pose a significantly greater...
