Instructions
Preparation
Raise one arm, bend elbow, and reach down across back, with palm facing upper back. Position opposite arm down behind back and reach up across back with back of hand against back.
Execution
With fingers extended, try to cross fingers, upper hand over lower hand. Repeat with arms in opposite position.
Measurement
Measure distance from finger tip to finger tip. If fingers overlap, score as a plus. If fingers fail to meet, score as a minus.
Comments
Many individuals are more flexible on one side compared to the other side. Note any pain or discomfort during movement.
Assesses
- Upper Quadrant Symmetry
- Joint ROM
- Shoulder mobility of upper arm
- Shoulder mobility of lower arm
- Scapula mobility
- Thoracic Spinal Hyperextension
- Force
Scoring
| Inches (cm) | Men | Women | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | Right Up | Left Up | Right Up | Left Up |
| Excellent | >5 (12) | >4 (9) | >6 (14) | >5 (12) |
| Good | 1-4 (1-11) | 1-3 (1-8) | 2-5 (4-13) | 2-4 (4-11) |
| Fair | 0 | 0 | 1 (3) | 1 (3) |
| Low | < 0 | < 0 | <1 (3) | <1 (3) |
