External rotation of the shoulder joint
With the arm at the patient's side and the elbow flexes at right-angles, externally rotate the upper arm. The forearm acts as a pointer, indicating the degree of rotation which is possible.
Pain or restriction during this movement most commonly is due to:
- adhesive capsulitis
- infraspinatus tendinitis.
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