Table 2

Orthopedic-Chiropractic Diagnostic Method for Disorders of the Upper Limb, Shoulder and Neck [18]

Elbow/Forearm/Wrist

Pronation/Supination (with and without resistance)

Extension/Flexion (with and without resistance)

Ulnar-/Radialduction (with resistance)

Abduction and adduction of the fingers (with resistance)

Extension and adduction of the thumb (with resistance)

Cervical Spine

Rotation in normal position (neutral)

Rotation in ante-/retroflexion

Side-flexion

Extension/Flexion

Neck-compression/neck-traction

Shoulder

Elevation (painful arc yes/no)

Inner-/Outer-rotation (with and without resistance)

Flexion/Extension of the elbow (with resistance)

Adduction/Abduction (with resistance)

Spallek et al. Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology 2010 5:6   doi:10.1186/1745-6673-5-6