Monthly Archives: May 2026

Shoulder Exam: How to Do a Mayo Shear Test for Labral Tears in the Shoulder

Shoulder Labrum Tears and the Mayo Shear Test

Key Takeaways: A Mayo Shear Test is a noninvasive motion test that can help to identify labral tears in the shoulder. If a labral tear is present in the shoulder, the patient will normally feel pain in the back of the shoulder and/or hear a clicking sound. A labral tear occurs when the specialized cartilage… Read more »

Shoulder Exam: How To Do a Shoulder Adduction Test for Acromioclavicular Pain

Shoulder Adduction Tests and AC Joint Pain Shoulder Diagram

Key Takeaways: The shoulder is made of two joints: the glenohumeral joint and the acromioclavicular joint. The acromioclavicular joint is where your collarbone connects to your shoulder blade. A shoulder adductor test can help identify if shoulder pain originates from the acromioclavicular joint. If you are feeling pain in your shoulder, your doctor may conduct… Read more »