Working with an orthopedic surgeon, Kristin Tivener of the SMAT department developed the Supination Pronation test as a clinical assessment to diagnose distal bicep tendon ruptures. The initial study was published in the American Journal of Orthopedics in October, 2015. Tivener plans on continuing her research to include additional studies necessary to fully evaluate integration of this new diagnostic test into the clincial examination.
At this point, the researchers suggested the Supination Pronation test to be integrated into the clinical assessment of distal bicep tendon ruptures along with other special tests in order to evaluate for this acute injury. Athletic Trainers and Athletic Training Students should understand how to perform this test and the indications for use to apply to their clinical practice.
The full article and test description may be reviewed here http://www.amjorthopedics.com/view-pdf.html?file=uploads%2Fmedia%2Fajo04410e361