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717a 650a FMS Level 1 Online V2-2-1-2017

Tips For Testing 1.

simultaneously reaching your left fist up your back as far as possible.

▪ Do not "creep" your hands closer after the initial placement.
Equipment needed measuring device
SHOULDER CLEARING TEST
Verbal Instructions
▪ • Stand tall with your feet together and arms hanging comfortably.
▪ • Place your right palm on the front of your left shoulder.
▪ • While maintaining palm placement, raise your right elbow as high as possible.
▪ • Do you feel any pain
Referencing right Shoulder Mobility, repeat on the left by changing the indicated side
Tips For Testing
1. The top shoulder identifies the side being scored.
2. Repeat the verbal instruction to "Stand tall. If by the rd attempt they still lose the setup position
with cervical flexion or rounding of the backstop the movement at the point they begin to lose
position. Then take the measurement.
3. If the hand measurement is the same as the distance between two points, score low.
4. Make sure the client does not try to walk the hands toward each other following the initial placement.
5. Repeat the test and clearing exam on both sides.
6. The client can perform the movement up to three times on each side if necessary.

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Scoring the Shoulder Mobility
3
▪ Fists are within one hand length
2
▪ Fists are within one and a half hand lengths
1
▪ Fists are not within one and a half hand lengths
CLEARING TEST
Perform this clearing test bilaterally. If the individual receives a positive score, document both scores for future reference. If there is pain associated with this movement, give a score of zero and perform a thorough evaluation of the shoulder or refer out. An individual receives a score of zero if pain is associated with any portion of this test.
A medical professional should perform a thorough evaluation of the painful area.

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