Belly Press Test | Rationale & Interpretation

The video tutorial explains the belly press test, a diagnostic tool for detecting subscapularis tears. It highlights the test's poor sensitivity but high specificity, indicating a strong likelihood of a tear if the test is positive. The tutorial provides step-by-step instructions for performing the test, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a neutral wrist position to ensure valid results. Compensations, such as wrist flexion, can invalidate the test, as the movement should occur primarily at the shoulder joint.

Explain the procedure for performing the belly press test.

What compensations should be avoided for the belly press test to be valid?