Shoulder tests – Videos of SLAP tests

The abbreviation SLAP stands for 'Superior Labrum Anterior and Posterior'. The labrum is a cartilage structure that accommodates the rounded head of the humerus in the shoulder. 

The labrum of the shoulder can become torn in the same sort of way that the meniscus of the knee can become torn..

O´Brians test

Biceps load test

Resisted Supination External Rotation test (RSER)

Biceps load II test

A new pain provocation test

Forced shoulder abduction and elbow flexion test

Speed´s test

Yergason´s test

ARES ARIS Lafosse test

Biceps instability test

Kibler test


SLAP tears are classified according to their severity.