Palm-up test and range of motion in flexion and external rotation provide best correlation with disability and perceived pain in patients with shoulder complaints

The aim of this study was to find a reliable set of clinical tests to predict pain and disability in patients with shoulder pain. Shoulder pain is the second most frequent musculoskeletal complaint in the primary care setting and has a great impact in work and leisure activities. Patient reported o...

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Main Authors: João Janeiro, Sofia Barreira, Patrícia Martins, Pedro Ninitas, João Eurico Fonseca, Jorge Campos, Jacinto Melo Monteiro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Portuguesa de Reumatologia 2020-04-01
Series:Acta Reumatológica Portuguesa
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Online Access:http://www.actareumatologica.pt/files/article/1303_palm_up_test_and_range_of_motion_in_flexion_and_external_rotation_provide_best_correlation_with_disability_and_perceived_pain_in_patients_with_shoulder_complaints_file.pdf