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Mimori Test

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Mimori Test
Mimori test in the seated position[1]
Clinical demonstration of the mimori test[2]
  • Mimori test
  • Mimori’s Test
  • Mimori Shoulder Test
  • Mimori SLAP Test
  • Mimori Labral Test
  • Mimori Maneuver
  • Mimori Sign (less common)
  • Mimori Test for Glenoid Labral Tear
  • Mimori Test for SLAP Lesion

Purpose

Description

Classic Description

  • The patient is seated
  • Arm is placed in 90° abduction, the elbow in 90° flexion, and the forearm in maximum supination
  • The examiner moves the forearm into maximum pronation
  • Positive test
    • Reproduction of symptoms

Supine Alternative

  • The patient is supine
  • Arm is placed in 90° abduction, the elbow in 90° flexion, and the forearm in maximum supination
  • The examiner moves the forearm into maximum pronation
  • Positive test
    • Reproduction of symptoms

Pathology

Evidence

SLAP Tear

  • Mimori et al[1]
    • Sensitivity: 100%
    • Specificity: 90%

See Also

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Mimori K, Muneta T, Nakagawa T, Shinomiya K. A new pain provocation test for superior labral tears of the shoulder. Am J Sports Med. 1999 Mar-Apr;27(2):137-42. doi: 10.1177/03635465990270020401. PMID: 10102091.
  2. ↑ Manske, Robert, and Todd Ellenbecker. "Current concepts in shoulder examination of the overhead athlete." International journal of sports physical therapy 8.5 (2013): 554.
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