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.

Mar 21, 2022 · 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 …

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 …

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

May 12, 2025 · AC compression test: During this test, you will sit or stand with your arm by your side and your elbow fully extended. The examiner will lift your arm to 90° of flexion and push it …

O'Brien's active compression test was primarily developed for assessment of Acromioclavicular joint pathology following a patient's demonstration of what reproduced their shoulder pain.

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 …

Aug 21, 2025 · O’Brien’s Test, also known as the Active Compression Test, is a common physical examination technique used in orthopedics to assess shoulder pain. Healthcare professionals …

The O'Briens Test, sometimes called the Active Compression Test, is a special examination technique used toe valuate the Glenoid Labrum, AC Joint in patients presenting with Shoulder …