Swimmer Arm-to-Shoulder Test

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Swimmer Arm-to-Shoulder Test

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The Swimmer Arm-to-Shoulder (SAS) Test is a clinically relevant tool for physical therapists in the differential diagnosis of shoulder pain. Its primary objective is to help distinguish between a cervical origin and a purely scapulohumeral disorder—an essential issue in managing patients with shoulder pain. It is well established that cervical pathologies can mimic shoulder pain, making diagnosis…

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