Shoulder

Question 1

Subjective question for the shoulder

Answer 1

Age
PMH = diabetes, capsulitis
Steroid use
Previous capsulitis
Previous dislocations/instanility
Clicking,load king with pain
Neck pain
Altered sensation
Functional activities
Hand dominance

Question 2

General red flags

Answer 2

Cancer
Infection
Trauma fractures DVT
Inflammatory Disorders

Question 3

Shoulder specific red flags

Answer 3

Cardiac issues = left arm/shoulder pain
Loss of E.R could indicate tumour

Question 4

Observing the shoulder

Answer 4

Posture = asymmetry & even weight bearing Muscle
Muscle bulk Swelling Inflammatory
Swelling, bonds abnormalities
Maladaptive patterns

Question 5

Name a length test for the shoulder

Answer 5

Pectoral muscle using pectoralis tightness

Question 6

Rotator cuff special tests

Answer 6

Hawkins & Kennedy test
Empty can test
Drop arm test
Lift off test

Question 7

Name the 2 shoulder instability test

Answer 7

Apprehension test
Jibes reapprehension test