Neer Sign – Shoulder Impingement Special Test 🧠 Want to learn more from me? Head to my profile and click the "Learn More" button to see all my latest articles and podcasts. The Neer Sign is one of the classic special tests for shoulder impingement. The examiner stabilizes the scapula while passively elevating the arm. Several studies have looked at this test and found it to not be very specific, but I feel it is still useful to detect overall inflammation and symptoms of the shoulder. 👊 Was th

SHOULDER ASSESSMENT SERIES PART 10: NEER TEST FOR SUBACROMIAL PAIN SYNDROME (SPS) The Neer Test is the second standard test in the assessment of Subacromial Pain Syndrome aka Shoulder Impingement Syndrome. Without adequate external rotation in the glenohumeral joint (usually 90°) above 90° of flexion our shoulder will have a hard time reaching full range of motion in abduction and flexion.(both around 180°) With forced internal rotation like in the Neer Test, the tuberculum majus will hit the ro