Cross Body Adduction Test (Cross–Over Impingement Test)

Name: Cross Body Adduction Test (Cross–Over Impingement Test)
Uploaded: 2023-09-25T11:05:24+00:00
Description: The patient is seated or standing, upper limb elevated 90 degrees in the sagittal plane, the elbow flexed to 90 degrees, and internal rotation to 90 degrees

Testing position: The patient is seated or standing, upper limb elevated 90 degrees in the sagittal plane, the elbow flexed to 90 degrees, and internal rotation to 90 degrees. Examiner’s one hand is placed on the posterior aspect of the patient's shoulder, the other hand on the patient's elbow. Patient’s elbow is guided towards their centre line as far as it can go.
Expected Findings: Positive test is anterior (Subscapularis, Supraspinatus, Biceps long head pathology), superior or posterior shoulder pain (Infraspinatus, Teres minor, Posterior capsule pathology).