Table Slide Shoulder Flexion test for early assessment following proximal humeral fracture: development and reliability.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Proximal humeral fractures are common in older people, often resulting in pain and reduced shoulder range of motion, which impacts daily activities. Although early exercises are recommended to improve function, reliable methods for assessing shoulder range of motion in the early post-fracture phase are lacking. This study aimed to develop a method for measuring shoulder flexion early after non-surgically treated proximal humeral fractures and to assess its test-retest reliability.

Methods

The novel Table Slide Shoulder Flexion test was piloted on 17 individuals, among them physiotherapists providing feedback. Within-day test-retest reliability was assessed by a single tester using an electronic goniometer. Shoulder flexion was measured in 37 patients (mean age 62

SUBMITTER: Liseth BJF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12538776 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature