Save
Busy. Please wait.
Log in with Clever
or
show password
Forgot Password?
Don't have an account?  Sign up 
Sign up using Clever
or
Username is available taken
show password


Make sure to remember your password. If you forget it there is no way for StudyStack to send you a reset link. You would need to create a new account. Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password
Enter the associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.
focusNode
Didn't know it?
click below
 
Knew it?
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
0:00
edit
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

  Normal Size     Small Size show me how

Orthopedic Cond(8)

Frozen Shoulder

QuestionAnswer
What is frozen shoulder? A painful significant restriction of active and passive range of motion at the shoulder. Most frequently in abduction and external rotation.
What happens with frozen shoulder? The joint capsule becomes tightened and inflexible.
Which age groups are rarely affected by frozen shoulder? - Under 40- Over 70
What are the causes of frozen shoulder? - idiopathich factors- intrinsic musculoskeletal trauma or disorder- TP's - Postural dysfunction- Ceasing usage- Extrinsic disorders (myocardial etc)
What is the difference between Primary frozen shoulder and Secondary? - Primary: Idiopathic- Secondary: Results after injury
Describe the acute stage of frozen shoulder. Pain is severe at night "pain phase" and inflammation is present.
Describe the subacute phase of frozen shoulder. "stiffening phase"; severe pain tends to diminish.
Descibe the chronic stage of frozen shoulder Pain is localized in the lateral arm.
What are some relavant health history qu's? - Previous injury/sugery?- Underlying conditions?- Location of pain?- Disruption of sleep?- What actions are limited?- Medically diagnosed?
What are the Gait and Posture findings? They will favour their arm and there could be hyperkyphosis.
What are the palpation findings? -Dysuse atrophy and fibrosis, TP and hypertonic muscles of the shoulder girdle.
What are the acute ROM findings? - Decreased AF rom due to pain (watch for compensation).- Decreased PR rom due to pain - AR is full strength due to it being a joint issue.
What are the chronic ROM findings? AF/PR return to normal, AR decreased possible to reduced stregth for compensating structures.
What are the short term goals of massage and frozen shoulder? - Decrease pain, SNS firing and treat compensating structures.- Decrease adhesions- Decrease trigger points.- Mobilize HYPOmobile joints with joint play.
What hydro do we use for frozen shoulder? Heat to compensating strucutres to maintain ROM and ice to inflammed structures.
What is a good Remex for frozen shoulder? The pendyallum action in a pain free range.
What is a good way to bolster for frozen shoulder when the client is supine? A towel rolled down the spine to open up the pecs.
What special tests can be used for this condition? Apley's scratch test and passive relaxed abduction to confirm.
What tests can be used to differenciate? Any tendinitis test or bursitis test.
What is a treatment plan for Frozen Shoulder? treat adhesions and Tps in joint capsule, include joint play to increase successive action at the joint. Use heat on shoulder girdle. Treat shoulder girdle, upper back, neck and pecs.
Created by: armigrrl
Popular Massage Therapy sets

 

 



Voices

Use these flashcards to help memorize information. Look at the large card and try to recall what is on the other side. Then click the card to flip it. If you knew the answer, click the green Know box. Otherwise, click the red Don't know box.

When you've placed seven or more cards in the Don't know box, click "retry" to try those cards again.

If you've accidentally put the card in the wrong box, just click on the card to take it out of the box.

You can also use your keyboard to move the cards as follows:

If you are logged in to your account, this website will remember which cards you know and don't know so that they are in the same box the next time you log in.

When you need a break, try one of the other activities listed below the flashcards like Matching, Snowman, or Hungry Bug. Although it may feel like you're playing a game, your brain is still making more connections with the information to help you out.

To see how well you know the information, try the Quiz or Test activity.

Pass complete!
"Know" box contains:
Time elapsed:
Retries:
restart all cards