Assessment of Thoracic and Rib Cage Rotation Mobility with Side Lying Shoulder Circles

  • The patient is lying on their side with hips and knees flexed about 45 degrees and is asked to sweep the arm around in a circle keeping their elbow straight and maintaining hand contact with the floor
  • Notice limitation for left shoulder circle (left thoracic rotation) vs right

Therefore this patient presents with a loss of IR of the R shoulder and restricted shoulder circles on the L.

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