The purpose of O'Brien's test also known as the Active Compression Test is to indicate potential labral (SLAP Lesion) or acromioclavicular lesions as cause for shoulder pain.

The O’Brien test, or active compression test, is a simple procedure to assess the cause of shoulder pain. If you experience pain or clicking during the test, you may have a torn labrum or …

Purpose of Test: To test for the presence of a labral tear or acromioclavicular lesion. Performing the Test: The patient is instructed to place the shoulder into 90 degrees of flexion and 10 …

The O'Brien Test, also known as Active Compression Test is a common test to assess for SLAP lesions and AC lesions in the shoulder

Aug 6, 2021 · Relocation test performed by placing examiner's hand on humeral head applying a posterior force on the humeral head. Patient will experience reduction or elimination of sense …

The Active Compression Test has been proposed to have high diagnostic accuracy for superior labrum anterior to posterior tears. The aim of this systematic review was to compile the …

Sep 6, 2025 · The O’Brien Test, also known as the Active Compression Test, is a shoulder orthopedic test used in the clinical examination of patients with suspected SLAP lesions …

In this article, we’ll discuss the research, how to use O’Brien’s test, but more importantly how to make sense of it. I’ll show you exactly how I begin treating a positive O’Brien’s test and how I …

May 8, 2024 · O'Brien's test, also known as the active compression test, evaluates for labral tears or other pathologies within the shoulder joint.

The O’Brien Test, also known as the Active Compression Test, is a physical examination technique used to diagnose labral tears and acromioclavicular (AC) joint pathology in the …