Speeds Test
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Purpose[edit|edit source]
Speed's Test is used to test forsuperior labral tearsorbicipital tendonitis.
Technique[edit|edit source]
To perform the Speed's Test, the examiner places the patient's arm in shoulder flexion, external rotation, full elbow extension, and forearm supination; manual resistance is then applied by the examiner in a downward direction.[1]The test is considered to be positive if pain in the bicipital tendon or bicipital groove is reproduced.
Evidence[edit|edit source]
Sensitivity | 0.32 |
Specificity | 0.75 |
Positive Likelihood Ratio | 1.28 |
Negative Likelihood Ratio | 0.91 |
Test Item Cluster:The Speed's Test is often combined with theYergason's Testto detect bicipital tendonitis.
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References[edit|edit source]
- ↑Dutton, M. (2008). Orthopaedic: Examination, evaluation, and intervention (2nd ed.). New York: The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
- ↑Clinically Relevant. Speed's Test ⎟ Biceps Pathology.https://members.physio-pedia.com/techniques/examination-techniques/?test=147
- ↑Holtby, R., Razmjou, H. (2004). Accuracy of the Speed's and Yergason's test in detecting bicpes pathology and SLAP lesions: comparison with arthroscopic findings. Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery, 20(3), 231-236