title: Clinical examination of the shoulder complex.
abstract: A comprehensive and systematic approach to physical examination of the shoulder is described, with particular emphasis on findings pertinent to an athletic population. The format consists of initial impression, inspection, palpation, range of motion and strength testing, stability assessment, special tests, vascular examination, and general physical examination.
authors.affiliation: Steadman Hawkins Clinic, Vail, CO 81657.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Boublik
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Hawkins
mesh_terms: D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D007593:Joint Instability / Q000175:diagnosis; D009068:Movement; D009119:Muscle Contraction / Q000502:physiology; D010173:Palpation; D016491:Peripheral Vascular Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis; D010808:Physical Examination; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular / Q000502:physiology; D012782:Shoulder / Q000098:blood supply; D000070599:Shoulder Injuries; D012785:Shoulder Joint / Q000098:blood supply