The Empty Can Test, also known as the Jobe or Supraspinatus test, is used to assess for lesions of the rotator cuff, specifically the supraspinatus muscle and supraspinatus tendon. [1]

Aug 6, 2021 · Jobe’s Test tests for supraspinatus weakness and/or impingement technique abduct arm to 90°, angle forward 30° (bringing it into the scapular plane), and internally rotate …

Jobe's test is a physical exam test that is used to detect anterior shoulder instability. It is used to distinguish between anterior instability and primary shoulder impingement.

Feb 20, 2025 · Empty can test or as it called Jobe Supraspinatus Test is used to check for weakness or insufficiency of the supraspinatus muscle and rotator cuff impingement of the …

Mar 13, 2025 · The empty can test, also known as the Jobe test, is a widely used orthopedic examination tool designed to assess the integrity of the supraspinatus muscle and tendon. It …

The Empty Can Test, also known as Jobe Test is an orthopedic test to assess muscle strength and irritability in subacromial pain syndrome

The empty can test or Jobe’s test is used to identify subacromial impingement as well as integrity of the supraspinatus muscle. The test should be performed bilaterally to compare the stability …

Aug 22, 2025 · The Jobe Empty Can Test is a physical examination maneuver used to assess the shoulder. It helps identify potential issues, particularly involving a specific rotator cuff muscle.

Nov 15, 2025 · Jobe's test, also known as the empty can test, is an orthopedic examination used to test shoulder stability and identify subacromial impingement and the integrity of the …

This test is often used following a positive Apprehension Test to confirm the presence of anterior shoulder instability or impingement. A positive Jobe Relocation Test indicates possible …