Cross Arm Test

This exam doesn't have a scoring system. Instead, clinicians analyze the results to make a diagnosis. A positive result indicates shoulder imbalances.

The Cross Arm Test measures the ability of the patient's shoulder muscles to maintain a stable position against resistance. It is also used to assess range of motion in the shoulder joint and can help identify imbalances between the left and right sides of the body.

Ask your patient to cross one arm over their chest, reaching to the positive shoulder. Then, gently apply pressure to the positive shoulder and ask them to resist your pressure.