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=== Purpose === | |||
'''Serratus anterior strength test or push out test''' is used to examine the serratus anterior muscle weakness and scapula winging. | |||
=== Technique === | |||
'''Step1.''' Patient in standing or sitting position. | |||
'''Step2.''' Ask the patient forward flexing of arm 90 degree. | |||
'''Step3.''' Therapist apply backward pressure to the arm. | |||
'''Step4.''' Winging of scapula at medial border shows positive sign. This happens when serratus anterior is weak or paralysed. | |||
'''Step5.''' This test also can be done by asking patient to do wall push up and for more harder ask patient to do regular floor push up. | |||
Revision as of 10:27, 16 August 2020
Purpose[edit | edit source]
Serratus anterior strength test or push out test is used to examine the serratus anterior muscle weakness and scapula winging.
Technique[edit | edit source]
Step1. Patient in standing or sitting position.
Step2. Ask the patient forward flexing of arm 90 degree.
Step3. Therapist apply backward pressure to the arm.
Step4. Winging of scapula at medial border shows positive sign. This happens when serratus anterior is weak or paralysed.
Step5. This test also can be done by asking patient to do wall push up and for more harder ask patient to do regular floor push up.
