Execution
- 1Perform the relocation / Jobe relocation test and record whether symptoms reduce with posterior humeral-head pressure.
- 2Perform the apprehension test and record whether apprehension, not just pain, is reproduced.
- 3Interpret the cluster as positive only when both relocation and apprehension findings are positive.
- 4Distinguish instability-dominant responses from nonspecific shoulder pain responses.
- 5Use the result as a labral / instability-supporting finding rather than a standalone SLAP diagnosis.
Positive outcome
Both relocation and apprehension tests are positive. Magee’s eAppendix lists this as a labral-tear cluster with a moderate likelihood shift.
Studies
| Study | Reliability | Sn | Sp | LR+ | LR− |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magee eAppendix summary / Walsworth et al. (2008) | NA | NA | NA | 5.43 | 0.67 |
CommentThis cluster overlaps strongly with instability assessment; a positive result may reflect anterior instability with labral involvement rather than an isolated SLAP lesion. Magee reports it under labral-cluster evidence, so the app should avoid over-labelling it as SLAP-specific. The likelihood shift is moderate.
Moderate Clinical Value