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A physical therapist documents that the Neer impingement test is positive after a patient reports marked pain during the testing procedure. What is the PRIMARY source of pain when performing this special test?1.Compression of the greater tuberosity against the anterior acromion2.Compression of the greater tuberosity against the posterior acromion3.Compression of the lesser tuberosity against the anterior acromion4.Compression of the lesser tuberosity against the posterior acromion
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