Orthopedic Exam / Special Tests for Physical Therapy: SHOULDER
(Shoulder Impingement Test) Hawkins Kennedy Test
The supraspinatus runs from the supraspinatous fossa superior of the
scapula to the greater tubercle of the humerus. It is one of the four
rotator cuff muscles and also abducts the arm at the shoulder. The
supraspinatus muscle tendon passes laterally beneath the cover of the
acromion. This tendon inserts into the superior facet of the greater
tubercle of the humerus.
(Shoulder Impingement Test): Hawkins Test
PURPOSE:
- To test for: Overuse injury to the supraspinatus tendon.
Video Demo Instructions, Procedure, Positive Test:
Special Test: Hawkins Kennedy Test: Video Demo (Procedure below)
Special Test (Shoulder Injury): Hawkins Test: PROCEDURE:
• Patient is seated or standing
• Patient flexes their arm to 90° then internally rotates their humerus (can be done actively or passively)
Shoulder Injury Test: Hawkins Kennedy Test: POSITIVE SIGN:
- Pain in the acromion / tendon area
Hawkins Kennedy Test Specificity Sensitivity:
