Push-IT Shoulder Internal Rotation at 90
Position: Position your client in supine
Cues: Push as fast and as hard as you can and hold until I say stop - 3 to 5 seconds
Procedure:
Step 1 - Position client in supine position
Step 2 - Position client's shoulder abducted and elbow flexed at 90 degrees applying the Push-IT just proximal to the wrist on the anterior surface of the forearm.
Step 3 - Push the START button on the side of the body that you are testing
Step 4 - Ask client to push as fast and as hard as they can in an internal rotation movement and hold for until I say stop. Make sure the client does not apply an adduction force during this movement.
Step 5 - Rest for 3-5 seconds, repeat step 4 two more times
Step 6 - Push STOP
Step 7 - Repeat steps 2-6 on the other side.
Main Muscles: Subscapularis, Pectoralis Major, Latissimus Dorsi, Teres Major