Shoulder Abduction
How to test shoulder abduction with Humetric
Setup the patient facing front on towards Humetric, and ensure enough space on screen to complete the full movement.
Start test with selected arm at side, with palm facing forward
Lift arm outward and then overhead, keeping the palm facing forward and arm straight
Ensure arm is kept straight, and does not perform compensatory movement patterns, such as torso lean or shoulder tilt
Return to start and tap complete to end recording, and test the other side or review results