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Apley's Scratch TestAka: Apley Scratch Test
- See Also
- Shoulder Range of Motion
- Lift-Off Subscapularis Test
- Shoulder Anatomy
- Shoulder Exam
- Shoulder History
- Shoulder Pain
- Indication
- Shoulder Exam
- Exam: Abduction and External Rotation Test Technique
- Compare both sides
- Reach over shoulders to "scratch" between scapulae
- Measure to which vertebrae thumb can reach
- Exam: Adduction and Internal Rotation Test Technique
- Compare both sides
- Reach behind back as if to scratch low back and reach for opposite scapula
- Measure to which vertebrae thumb can reach
- From this position can also test subscapularis muscle strength
- See Lift-Off Subscapularis Test
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