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Table 2 Orthopedic-Chiropractic Diagnostic Method for Disorders of the Upper Limb, Shoulder and Neck [18]

From: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders in the automotive industry due to repetitive work - implications for rehabilitation

Elbow/Forearm/Wrist

   Pronation/Supination (with and without resistance)

   Extension/Flexion (with and without resistance)

   Ulnar-/Radialduction (with resistance)

   Abduction and adduction of the fingers (with resistance)

   Extension and adduction of the thumb (with resistance)

Cervical Spine

   Rotation in normal position (neutral)

   Rotation in ante-/retroflexion

   Side-flexion

   Extension/Flexion

   Neck-compression/neck-traction

Shoulder

   Elevation (painful arc yes/no)

   Inner-/Outer-rotation (with and without resistance)

   Flexion/Extension of the elbow (with resistance)

   Adduction/Abduction (with resistance)