Abstract:Objectives: The primary objective was to evaluate the reliability of a new tool for assessing shoulder muscle performance: The ExtRA Capacity Test. The secondary objective was to assess whether this tool was a valid measure for assessing shoulder strength.
Methods: The ExtRA Capacity test involves two measures: maximal scapular plane lateral raises to 90° abduction with 2.5kg of external load and the maximal number of prone lying unsupported external rotations with the shoulder at 90° abduction. Both capacity … Show more
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