The Apprehension test is generally used to test the integrity of the glenohumeral joint capsule, or to assess glenohumeral instability in an anterior direction. The patient should be position in supine.

Apprehension test performed by bringing the arm in 90 degrees of abduction and full external rotation and patient experiences sense of instability. Relocation test performed by placing examiner's hand …

To conduct the test, the patient is in supine position with the side to be examined close to the edge of the bench. The patient’s shoulder is then brought into 90° of abduction. The patient is instructed to …

Feb 28, 2025 · The test is performed at 60°, 90°, and 120° of abduction to evaluate the superior, medial, and inferior glenohumeral ligaments. With the guiding hand, the examiner presses the humeral head …

3 days ago · The Apprehension Test, sometimes called Apprehension and Relocation Test, is a special test used by physicians to evaluate the glenoid labrum in patients presenting with shoulder pain

To perform this test, position the patient in sitting or standing with their arm relaxed at side. The examiner will place the patient’s arm into abduction of 90 degrees and 90 degrees of elbow flexion. …

If the patient feels apprehensive that the arm may dislocate anteriorly, it is a positive Apprehension Test. The Relocation Test is then performed, using the examiner's hand to place a...

If the patient reports apprehension, the Apprehension Test is considered positive. The therapist then applies a posteriorly directed force to the shoulder. If the patient's apprehension or pain decreases, …

The Apprehension Test is considered positive if the patient expresses reluctance / apprehension during the movement. Pain is not necessarily the result expected in this test but may be reported.

This test should be done following the apprehension test especially if anterior instability is suspected 2. With the patient supine, the therapist pre-positions the shoulder at 90° of abduction and maximal …