shoulder list

Question 1

must

Answer 1

palpation/observation: inflammation, displacement, oedema, pain which may be a contraindications to further assessments

Cluster tests for slap: apprehension, obrians, speeds.
mansker et al 2010 state that there is a 90% specificty if all three are postitve, 2 senstive and one specific test are needed to diagnose SLAP lesion

Powell et al 2019 state the mechanism for a slap tear as the direct trauma falling onto an outstretched arm

Question 2

should

Answer 2

cluster test for RC: hornblowers, infraspinatus, lift odd, full can

laderman et al 2015 state the symptoms of a rotator cuff tear include overhead activities, weakness, and stiffness (patinet has all these) . at least 2 tendons need to be torn.

Active range of movement.

strength assessment: nomura et al 201 says type 2 diabetes can cause weakened muscles

Question 3

could

Answer 3

neers to identify subacromial impingement , unlikely to have impingement but patient reports pain and stiffness.

sulcus test to look for inferior instability

Question 4

shoulder ranges

Answer 4

flexion 180
hypextension 50
abduction 180
adduction 50