A 34-year-old baseball pitcher complains of pain in the left shoulder, particularly with raising the left arm when attempting to pitch. Which of the following is a test used to diagnose rotator cuff injury?

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Hawkin's test is used to diagnose rotator cuff injury. It involves the examiner placing the patient's arm in a position of external rotation and abduction, and then applying a downward force on the arm. If the patient experiences pain, the test is considered positive for a rotator cuff injury.

A 34-Year-Old Baseball Pitcher Complains of Pain in the Left