Upper Limb TrPts - Objective Presentation

Question 1

Objective presentation of

Levator Scapula

Answer 1

• Decresed ROM in contralateral side flexion

- Pain/decreased strength on resisted ipsilateral side flexion

Question 2

Objective presentation of Infraspinatus

Answer 2

• Decreased ROM in internal rotation

- Pain/decreased strength on resisted external rotation

Question 3

Objective presentation of Supraspinatus

Answer 3

• Pain/decreased strength on resisted abduction.

- May have a painful arc

Question 4

Objective presentation of Trapezius

Answer 4

• Decreased ROM in flexion, contralateral side flexion and ipsilateral rotation
• Pain on resisted extension, ipsilateral side flexion and contralateral rotation

Question 5

Objective presentation of Sternocleidomastoid

Answer 5

• Decreased ROM in extension, ipsilateral side flexion and contralateral rotation.
• Pain/decreased strength on resisted flexion, contralateral rotation and ipsilateral side flexion

Question 6

Objective presentation of Subscapularis

Answer 6

• Decreased ROM in external rotation

- Pain/decreased strength on resisted internal rotation

Question 7

Objective presentation of Pectoralis Major

Answer 7

• Decreased ROM in extension and external rotation

- Pain/decreased strength on resisted flexion and internal rotation

Question 8

Objective presentation of Pectoralis

Answer 8

• Restricted shoulder extension

- Pain on restricted protration