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Active Elevation
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Normal range: 180° Scapulohumeral rhythm: After an initial movement in the scapulohumeral joint the scapula
starts to rotate synchronously in a ratio of about 2/1: for every 2° of
movement in the scapulohumeral joint there exists 1° of scapular rotation. |
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Remarks: Active elevation of the arm
involves a lot of different structures in both the shoulder and the shoulder
girdle and active elevation can be disturbed in disorders of both inert and
contractile structures. The outcome of this active test is therefore only
significant in relation to the other (passive and resisted) tests.
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