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Shoulder flexibility test
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purpose: To test the flexibility of the shoulder joint, which is important for injury prevention and in particular is important in swimming, raquet sports and throwing sports.
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description / procedure: Start by holding a towel or a stick in front of the body with both hands wide apart and palms facing downwards. Lift the stick over the head to behind the back, maintaining the hand grip on the object. Repeat the test, moving hands closer together each time until the movement cannot be completed.
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scoring: measure the minimum distance between hands. No norms are currently available for this test.
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equipment required: stick or towel, ruler or tape measure.
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disadvantages: Variations in arm length can make comparisons between individuals misleading.
Related Pages
- Another simple Shoulder Flexibility Test
- see also the calf flexibility exercises on this list of stretches
