Gerber's test also known as Lift-Off Test (LOT) or Gerber's Lift-Off Test. It was first described by Gerber and Krushell (199l) [1]. It was developed to be used as a simple clinical maneuver, …

The Lift Off Test (also knows as Gerber’s Test) is commonly used in orthopedic examinations to test for a tear in subscapularis tendon or subscapularis tendonitis.

These tests will help us confirm or exclude the presence of a specific shoulder condition, that we may only suspect after the inspection and the assessment of the full range of motion.

Dec 23, 2024 · To assess a rotator cuff tear, I usually ask my patients to perform 3-4 tests, but you could try as many as 5 on your own at home. Below are 5 easy Physical Therapy tests …

May 21, 2025 · Gerber Lift Off Test is used to check for isolated rupture of the subscapularis tendon of the rotator cuff of the shoulder. This test was first described by Gerber and Krushell.

Examiner stabilizes patients scapula with one hand and applies resistance to the arm. The patient is asked to flex the arm upward against the examiners resistance. Positive test is pain. …

Aug 6, 2021 · Apprehension test performed by bringing the arm in 90 degrees of abduction and full external rotation and patient experiences sense of instability. Relocation test performed by …

The ability to actively lift the dorsum of the hand off the back constitutes a normal lift-off test. Inability to move the dorsum off the back constitutes an abnormal lift-off test and indicates …

The Lift-Off Sign or Lift-Off Test is an orthopedic test to assess the muscle strength of the subscapularis muscle in case of a suspected full-thickness rupture of the subscapularis …

In this video tutorial, I walk you through how to perform the Gerber’s Lift-Off Test, a simple and effective assessment used to evaluate the strength and integrity of the subscapularis muscle,...