Apprehension and Relocation Test

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(English captions by Andrea Matsumoto from the University of Michigan)
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The apprehension and relocation tests also
evaluate for anterior glenohumeral stability.
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With the patient supine, abduct shoulder to
90 degrees and externally rotate the arm to
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place stress on the glenohumeral joint.
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If the patient feels apprehensive that the
arm may dislocate it is a positive apprehension
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test.
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The relocation test is performed using the
examiner's hand to place a posteriorly directed
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force on the glenohumeral joint.
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Relief of apprehension is a positive test.

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