🧐 What's That Test? Meet the Shoulder FABER! 🧐 Ever wonder how we assess shoulder health at FTP? Well, here it is, one of our preferred movements to assess the Shoulder is the Shoulder FABER Test! 🌟 What is it? FABER stands for Flexion, ABduction, and External Rotation. Essentially, it's a way for us to check the range of motion and quality of movement in your shoulder joint, as well as the surrounding muscles and ligaments. Watch Our Therapists! 🎥 In the videos, you'll see some of our thera

Patrick's / Faber / Figure 4 Test provocation for the SIJ and hip In the last 2 days, we've presented the clusters of Laslett and van der Wurff to determine if the SIJ is a source of nociception. Another very common test that is regularly done in practice is the Faber's test (also known under several other names - see above). Fun fact: Mr. or Mrs. Faber is not the inventor of the test but Faber stands for (Flexion, Abduction and External Rotation)!;) While this test can be used to assess for sho