5 Special Drop arm test | 5 Easy Tests To Diagnose a Rotator Cuff

5 Special Drop arm test | 5 Easy Tests To Diagnose a Rotator Cuff

Are you experiencing shoulder pain or limited mobility? In this informative video, we present five easy and effective tests that can help diagnose a rotator cuff injury. Our focus today is on the special drop arm test, a widely recognized examination technique used by medical professionals to assess rotator cuff problems.

I have been suffering from shoulder pain for over a year, so much pain that I was unable to do bench presses or pushups. Initially I though the pain was a result of shoulder impingement, I underwent decompression surgery of my left shoulder last month and the surgeon found 2 of my rotator cuff tendons were torn. They have now been repaired. Rotator cuff injuries are so common and that’s why I want to show you how you know if you have a torn rotator cuff .

The rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons that surround the shoulder joint, enabling its wide range of motion. Injury or inflammation to these muscles can cause discomfort and affect your daily activities. By performing the special drop arm test, you can get a better understanding of the condition of your rotator cuff and seek appropriate medical treatment.

0:00 Introduction
1:01 What is the rotator cuff?
1:13 Stabilise the Glenohumeral (Shoulder) joint
1:16 Shoulder joint is highly mobile
1:50 Causes of rotator cuff tear
1:53 Degeneration
2:08 Understanding degenerative rotator cuff tears
3:08 Understanding acute rotator cuff tear
3:31 Treatment of rotator cuff injuries
3:56 Special tests for rotator cuff tear
4:16 Empty Can Test
5:03 Drop Arm Test
5:36 External Rotation Lag Sign Test
6:17 Infraspinaatus Test
6:49 Lift-Off Test

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[olliebanks]

My girlfriend fell from the ladder and landed awkwardly and her R rotator cuff was torn and ultimately required surgery. it is great to know if rotator cuff is torn, great title James

[kieranjackson]

This types of videos are truly informative and useful. Will watch and share :)

[mitchellduke]

Thanks for your continual great content, will watch when the video is released tomorrow, thanks again

[mikedavey]

You make a very good job of a confusing array of tests ans its interpretation. Very user friendly demonstration...than you Dr James

[jazsingh]

Actually, my wife has suffered from shoulder pain (mild) for a couple of months now, it is good to watch this video and see if she has problems with her rotator cuffs. thanks for sharing

[mikedavey]

Our shoulders are so vulnerable, i am lucky enough not to have any shoulder pain now, but it is great to know if i have rotator cuff tear should i have pain in the future., This is a great title James

[elliottfoster]

Have shoulder pain for some time now, not sure if i have torn rotator cuff. it is great to know some basic tests for this, look forward to the release of this video on Thursday

[harrycollins]

I can’t even raise my arm sideways. Can only raise to maybe my waist level. would love to find out if i have a torn rotator cuff. Great resources James

[kieranjackson]

This is just awesome. I injured my left cuff 10 years ago doing cable lats pull down behind my neck (awful for the shoulder). The injury never healed completely and from time to time it came back, clicked or made me feel pain when doing bench press or military press. I followed these exercises doing them 2 times a week each one, and in just on month the clicking and pain went away, my strength improved and my trapeziums grew a lot. Thanks a lot James! I owe you a big one.

[elliottfoster]

excellent presentation! clear and comprehensive.Would like to see more specific elaboration of symptoms and the causes of swelling in the anterior portion of the shoulder.

[mitchellduke]

Dr. James! You're truly a blessing! Every single video of yours has been super-informative and has personally helped me find answers for various issues I've faced while working out. Thanks a million and keep this going! The best fitness channel on YouTube

[declanmason]

Well this was very helpfull. I failed every test for a SLAQP tear. My Dr. even after MRI still won't do anything for me. I have been in severe pain and not sleeping for 6 weeks. I started therapy per him and even the therapist stopped because of the severe pain I was in. I think it's time for a new Dr. I tore my Bicep tendon 2 years ago on the same arm. Thank you

[jamesfoden]

Oh thank goodness, I passed all three tests! I hurt my shoulder yesterday and it still hurts quite a bit, but I could do all these things. I think I just strained a muscle. Thank you for this video, it really helped me get peace of mind! (However, I know the tests aren't conclusive so I'll continue keeping an eye on my shoulder until it's better).

[lukemyers]

Thank you SO much for sharing this video. I’ve been struggling with a shoulder injury for a while and this video has helped me (hopefully) diagnose the problem.

[harrycollins]

I have pain in my right shoulder since last 3 months due to playing of cricket but in x-ray nothing seems like dislocation or fracture. Is it rotator cuff injury? And how long it take time to heal naturally. Please guide me I will be very thankful to you.

[olivershaw]

xray and ultrasound have concluded I have full thickness tears to my supraspinatus, and i cant lift my hand now. can it be cured without surgery ? please reply

[olliebanks]

I was just wondering I just put 2 weeks in at job after working there for 7 months I had to vacuum with a backpack vacuum every 2 days out of a 5 day week and I noticed in the morning when I got up I had slight sharp pain in both shoulders I’m 25 and am wondering if this could be something with the cuff or something else I’m also having/ had some pain (feels like a pulling out of socket feeling) when I breathe deeply in the shoulder .

[jazsingh]

I know this has nothing to do with the video but I believe you can help. I was at a football camp and hyperextended my left knee. I felt pain instantly but once I got up and walking it was gone. About a day or 2 later my knee feels unstable but still no pain. Could there be something wrong or am i just thinking too much?

[akashpurkayastha]

We hope we will show this kind of video Again and Again

[mli]

Very good video, the tests are easy to follow. Thanks Jimmy