5- Cervicobrachial Flashcards
1
Q
What are some characteristics of cervicogenic pain?
A
- Increase in symptoms when moving neck
- Compression and distraction change symptoms
- High levels of pain
- Scler/Myo/Dermo tomal pain pattern typical
- Paresthesia, numbness, weakness
- Imaging findings of spondylosis or disc pathology
2
Q
What are the symptoms of cervical radiculopathy?
A
+ Spurlings
+ Limb Tension Test
+ Cervical Rotation Limitation
+ Distraction Test
3
Q
True or False: UE movement always involves the neck/spine
A
True
4
Q
What characterizes upper crossed syndrome?
A
Tight pectorals, upper trap, and levator scapula
Inhibited neck flexors, rhomboids, and serratus anterior
5
Q
What does Lateral Jobe Test test for?
A
rotator cuff tear
6
Q
What does the external rotation lag sign test for?
A
infraspinatus tear
7
Q
What does the shoulder lift off test test for?
A
subscapularis tear
8
Q
What does the passive distraction labral test test for?
A
labral tear
