Uppercut Test

ShoulderMusculoskeletal
Uppercut Test

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The Uppercut Test is an orthopedic test for assessing SLAP lesions and tendinopathy of the long head of the biceps in the shoulder. The exact role of the long head of the biceps in the shoulder is a mystery. Its functional role in the shoulder and its contribution to the arthrokinematics and stability of the glenohumeral joint remain poorly understood (Elser et al., 2011; Sarmento, 2015). The…

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