University of Scranton - Department of Physical Therapy
Edmund M. Kosmahl, PT, EdD
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PT351 ORTHOPAEDIC
PT
LABORATORY SKILLS
Dr. E. Kosmahl
UPPER QUARTER SCREENING
EXAM
Postural assessment
Active motion cervical spine (dural, articular)
Passive over pressure (dural, articular)
Resisted cervical rotation (C1 root)
Resisted scapular elevation (C2,3,4, roots)
Active TMJ motions with overpressure at
end range if symptom free
Active shoulder motions with overpressure
at end range if symptom free (alternate)
Resisted shoulder abduction (C5 root)
Active elbow motions with overpressure
at end range if symptom free (alternate)
Resisted elbow flexion (C6 root)
Resisted elbow extension (C7 root)
Muscle stretch reflexes - Biceps (C5 root),
Brachioradialis (C6 root),
Triceps (C7 root)
Resisted wrist flexion (C7 root)
Resisted wrist extension (C6 root)
Active wrist motions with overpressure
at end range if symptom free (alternate)
Resisted thumb extension (C8 root)
Resisted finger abduction (T1 root)
Babinski sign (cord)
Sensory test of dermatomes (root)
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