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Shoulder Assessment

Shoulder Assessment by Gilbert Gonzales

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Compare & contrast side to side, looking for differences & pain, possible signs & symptoms- decrease ROM, Pain AROM Apley Scratch - Length assessment
Upper arm (abduction, external rotation) lower arm (adduction, internal rotation) Apley Scratch - Length assessment
Assessing for trigger points in the infraspinatus. The infraspinatus is unable to perform a strong enough contraction to allow for this movement (Travell) Mouth Wrap
Inability to touch the fingers to the corner of the mouth. Mouth Wrap
Assess for possible rotator cuff tendon pathology Drop-arm Test
Inability to abduct arm, inability to hold arm steady during (arm drops), after the tap the arm drops, watch for abnormal compensating movement patterns. Drop-arm Test
Assessing for a possible impingement of supraspinatus Empty can Test
Sharp pain or discomfort on the anterior shoulder near, deep to the acromion process. Empty can Test
Assess for possible Biceps Tendinopathy Speeds Test
Pain anterior at the long head of the biceps tendon Speeds Test
Assessing for the possible pectoralis minor hypertonicity. Compression of brachial-plexus by the pectoralis minor- Pectoralis minor syndrome. Wrights Abduction
Positive sign - radiating pain, numbness, & tingling, fatigued, temperature changes down the medial side of the arm to the 5th, 4th & 1/2 of the middle finger (symptoms of TOS) Wrights Abduction
Assessing for possible compression of brachial-plexus between the clavicle & the first rib causing thoracic outlet symptoms... Costoclavicular syndrome Military Brace
Positive sign - radiating pain, numbness, & tingling, temperature changes down the medial side of the arm to the 5th, 4th & 1/2 of the middle finger (symptoms of TOS) Military Brace
Hypertonic upper trapezius Shoulder abduction assessment
Engagement of the scapula before 30 degrees of abduction. Possible glenohumeral dysfunction, frozen shoulder, rotator cuff tear,medially rotated shoulder. Scapulohumeral Rhythm
Possible signs & symptoms: Intense pain in the deltoid region, pain may radiate down the arm pain is wores with shoulder motion (especially external rotation) Scapulohumeral Rhythm
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