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(Abduct arm to 90 degrees and forward flex 30 degrees. Patient turns thumbs down and resists downward force applied by the examiner. Weakness indicates a positive test; may indicate rotator cuff pathology, including supraspinatus tendinopathy or tear) ( Positive ( Negative ( Unable to perform . EXTERNAL ROTATION/INFRASPINATUS STRENGTH TEST ................
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