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Lateral Scapular Slide Test

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Lateral Scapular Slide Test
Lateral scapula slide test. (a) Initial position with arm at side. (b) Second position, arms on hips. (c) Third position with arms at 90 and internal rotation.[1]
  • Lateral Scapular Slide Test (LSST)
  • Modified Lateral Scapular Slide Test
  • LSST
  • Kibler Lateral Scapular Slide Test
  • Kibler Scapular Slide Test
  • Scapular Slide Test
  • Lateral Scapular Displacement Test
  • Scapular Asymmetry Test
  • Static Scapular Position Test

Purpose

Description

Classic Lateral Scapular Slide Test

  • Measure horizontally from nearest spinous process to medial scapular border
  • Compare measurements in 3 separate positions bilaterally
    • Neutral arms at sides
    • Hands on hips
    • Arms abducted to 90°
  • Positive test
    • 1 to 1.5 cm asymmetry in measurement bilaterally

Modified Lateral Scapular Slide Test

  • The test is the same with two additional modifications:
    • When the arm is abducted to 90°, a load of 1 kg is added
    • A further position is added with the arm abducted to 180°

Pathology

Evidence

Scapular Dyskinesis

  • Odom et al[2]
    • Sensitivity: 28-50%
    • Specificity: 48-58%

See Also

References

  1. ↑ Roche, Simon J., et al. "Scapular dyskinesis: the surgeon’s perspective." Shoulder & Elbow 7.4 (2015): 289-297.
  2. ↑ Odom, Corrie J., et al. "Measurement of scapular asymmetry and assessment of shoulder dysfunction using the lateral scapular slide test: a reliability and validity study." Physical therapy 81.2 (2001): 799-809.
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John Kiel on 12 April 2022 16:50:31
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22 January 2026 17:41:47
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