Posterior Capsule Tightness: Restricted IR Right vs Left Side

  • Patient is side lying with the scapula stabilized underneath.
  • The shoulder is abducted to 90º then internally rotated to its limit without the shoulder rising off the table. Normally the fingertips should be able to touch the table (approximately 70º of internal rotation).
  • Note the loss of IR of the R shoulder versus the L in the patient above.
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