The external rotation lag sign for rotator cuff tears The patient is positioned at an examination couch facing away from you You gently bend the elbow to about 90 degrees while the shoulder is slightly elevated at around 20 degrees in the scapular plane positioned in full external rotation Then you slightly reduce the range about 5 degrees to prevent false positives due to elastic recoil You instruct the patient to actively hold the external rotation while you release the wrist providing only su

LATERAL ROTATION LAG SIGN

Rotator Cuff Injuries 😩 - There are 4 muscles that make up the rotator cuff and it’s very important to understand which of those 4 are affected (treatment can vary depending on the issue) 🤕 Just like it’s important to know which muscle is the problem, knowing the severity is also crucial 🙏 - This video here addresses minor rotator cuff injuries and hits a bit of each of the 4. The more intense the injury, the more specific the movements must be 👨🏻‍⚕️ - Give these a try and see how they feel

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