The Empty Can Test, also known as the Jobe or Supraspinatus test, is used to assess for lesions of the rotator cuff, specifically the supraspinatus muscle and supraspinatus tendon. [1] Here is …

The Empty Can Test, along with the Full Can Test is a commonly used orthopedic examination test for supraspinatus impingement or integrity of the supraspinatus muscle and tendon. The …

The empty can test (Jobe's test) and full can test are used to diagnose shoulder injuries. Specifically, these physical examination maneuvers examine the integrity of the supraspinatus …

The “full can” position is the opposite of the empty can, the palm is facing forward, the thumb side of the hand is up, the elbow points down. This external rotation position allows that greater …

Feb 20, 2025 · Empty can test or as it called Jobe Supraspinatus Test is used to check for weakness or insufficiency of the supraspinatus muscle and rotator cuff impingement of the …

The Empty Can Test, also known as Jobe Test is an orthopedic test to assess muscle strength and irritability in subacromial pain syndrome

Jan 30, 2024 · The empty can test is a clinical test used to test the integrity of the supraspinatus tendon. In this test, the patient is tested at 90° elevation in the scapular plane and full internal …

The patient is tested at 90° elevation in the scapula plane and full internal rotation (empty can) or 45°external rotation (full can). Patient resists downward pressure exerted by examiner at …

Jul 15, 2024 · Understand how to perform the Empty Can Test and why it is important. Download our free PDF guide for an example of how to do the test correctly. By Ericka Pingol on Jul 15, …

The empty can test is used to determine Supraspinatus muscle strength. To perform this test, passively abduct the arm to 90 degrees with the elbow extended, then angle the arm forward …