This is a Mechanical Test in which the patient holds her arms out with their thumbs pointing down. See Mechanical Tests.

The patient has some degree of osteo-skeletal weakness or osteoporosis. Osteoarthritis is usually a syndrome affecting the middle age and older patients. The bones rarely fall apart or become brittle if given minerals, growth hormones, light iron, and natural metals for strength. Most bones, before they fall apart and grow spurs, will show signs of trouble by creating little fever pains in various parts of the body, called phantom pains. The patient may have bursitis pains in her shoulders, hips, or knees, followed by pain of movement. The patient gets stiff and sore and has difficulty moving her body parts.