Passive Mobility Testing in Extension with Translation of the Shoulders from Right to Left to Detect FRS R Dysfunctions

  • Patient is prone propped on elbows with their elbows together and hands under their chin.
  • Place your right thumb on the left side of the SP and rest your left forearm over the patient’s shoulders.
  • Translate the patient’s shoulders from right to left as you block the SP and assess for tightness. Repeat from T10 to L3
  • With an FRS R dysfunction you’ll feel a blockage when attempting to draw the spine over your stabilizing L thumb
  • FRS dysfunctions are commonly found with this test anywhere from T11- L2 resulting in a positive FADIR test that is perceived as a tight posterior hip capsule
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