Neer Test for Shoulder Impingement

The Neer test is used to identify symptoms of rotator cuff impingement, specifically supraspinatus or biceps brachial impingement. This test is often performed along with the Hawkin’s test and Jobe’s test when impingement is suspected.

To perform the Neer test position the patient in sitting or standing with arm relaxed at side. The examiner will stabilize the scapula with a downward force while passively flexing the patient’s internally rotated humerus into full elevation. The test is considered positive if the patient experiences pain with this maneuver.

Sensitivity and Specificity

Sensitivity = 0.78
Specificity = 0.58
+LR = 1.9
– LR = 0.38

Source: Alqunaee M, Galvin R, and Fahey T: Diagnostic accuracy of clinical tests for subacromial impingement syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2012; 93: pp. 229-236

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