College of Massage Therapists of British Columbia (CMTBC) Practice Exam

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During the Empty Can/Jobe Test, what position is the patient's shoulder typically brought into?

Neutral Position
Medially Rotated and 30 degrees Forward
Laterally Rotated and fully extended
Adducted and flexed

The correct answer is: Medially Rotated and 30 degrees Forward

The Empty Can/Jobe Test is specifically designed to assess the integrity of the supraspinatus muscle, which is one of the rotator cuff muscles. During this test, the patient's shoulder is typically brought into a position that is medially rotated and approximately 30 degrees forward from the frontal plane. This position is crucial because it places the supraspinatus in an optimal alignment to isolate and assess its function, particularly in relation to shoulder abduction. By medially rotating the shoulder and bringing the arm slightly forward, this test can effectively evaluate for potential tears or dysfunction in the supraspinatus muscle, which may indicate rotator cuff pathology.