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E3 - Shoulder Complex 3 -5 Flashcards

1
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how do you treat tendinitis and tendinosis

A

pt education - load management
POLICED

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how can NSAIDS affect healing of tendinitis and tendinosis

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shout term pain relief if acute
delays healing if injury at insertion
poor response and no support in persistent presentation

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why do NSAIDS not aid in healing during a persistent condition

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tendon is structurally changing
the issue is not inflammation

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how does bracing/taping/straps aid in treatment of tendinitis and tendinosis

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decreases resistance arm
decreases stress on tendon

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what is the soreness rule with ADLs and exercise

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activities as long as the quality of movement is good and no symptoms during/after 24 hours

keep with the activity to give tendon load to maintain tendon response

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what are the primary purposes of MET with tendinosis

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tendon proliferation

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what are the primary parameters of MET with tendinosis

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implement after any acuity settles
heavy loads
slower eccentrics/3 sec muscle actions

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what is the general rx of MET for tendinosis

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2-3 sets of 10-15 reps to fatigue
2-3 exercises with involved tendon
8-12 weeks

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what is the expected activity response of MET with tendinosis

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mild-moderate increase in pain (5/10)

pain should ease to baseline levels before repeating exercises (24-48 hours)

my soreness rule

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what are some complications that could delay healing in tendinosis

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predisposition/prevalence of “failed healing response”
obesity
diabites
low grade inflammation

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how does obesity affect tendinosis healing

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excessive fat absorbes inflammaoryt cells away from tendon

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how does diabetes affect tendinosis healing

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excessive glucose impairs collagen production/remodeling

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how does low grade inflammation affect healing with tendinosis

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associated with systemic disease/poor diet

persistent inflammation limits proliferation/remodeling

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what are MD rx’s for patients with tendinopathy

what is the rare intervention

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cortisone injections for short-term benefits
glycerin trinitrate patches to increase circulation
surgical debridement

sclerosing injections - stiffens tendon for pain relief

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t/f
MET is just/more beneficial than surgical debridement

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true

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what is surgical debridement and how is it intended to aid in tendon healing

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surgeon scrapes tendon which increases blood flow leading to inflammatory response

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17
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how does scapular taping aid in impingement syndrome

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improved short term pain

may provide an earlier “window” for MET and limit ADL provocation

no difference at 6 weeks

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are modalities beneficial for patients with impingment syndrome

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mostly not beneficial

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19
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are JM recommended for impingment syndrome

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strong recommendation
GH joint
aids in regional interdependence

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how does joint mobilities aid in the thoracic spine

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accelerated recovery and reduced pain and disability immediately when compared to usual care

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JMs added to exercise are more effective than exercise alone

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true

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22
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is high-dose MET more beneficial than conventional low-dose exercise

what is low-dose exercise

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yes

4-5 exercises for 3x10 reps

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23
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what time frame is MET beneficial for tendinosis

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> 6 months of symptoms

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24
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what muscles in the shoulder are targeted with MET with tendinosis

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cuff (SITS)
scapular exercises (MT/LT/Rhom/SA)

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25
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what is the PT rx regarding the HEP

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HEP with supporting PT visits
not PT with supporting HEP

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How many times per day should MET for tendinosis be performed

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1-2x/day

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what is the effect of MET after 3 months with tendinosis patients

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70% improved pain/function

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t/f
MET does not provide long-term benefits for impingement syndrome

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fals

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what are the results of subacromial decompression when compared to exercise alone

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equally or no more effective and more expensive than exercise alone

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what is the recommendation of subacromial decompression

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should not be performed if atraumatic and present for more than 3 months (tendinosis)

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31
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what is regional interdependence

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theory that impairment in one area of the body will contribute to an impairment in another

particularly persistent

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32
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what muscles act concentrically with overhead reaching

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flexors
abductors
external rotators

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33
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what muscles act eccentrically with overhead reaching

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extensors
adductors
internal rotators

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34
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what segment is most common cause of shoulder pain in regards to regional interdependence

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C5-6

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35
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dysfunctional overhead reaching is due to what muscle group

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excessively recruited internal rotators that share innervation from C6

inhibition and protective hypertonicity of external rotators

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36
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how does excessively recruited IRs by C5-6 affect GH movement

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humeral head pulled anterior of coracoid process

creates excess tension and compression underneath LHB tendon that can lead to tendinopathy

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37
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how does inhibition and protective hypertonicity of external rotation affect GH motion

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greater tubercle won’t efficiently move fully out from acromion

impingement of supraspinatus and LHB tendons that can lead to tendinopathy

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38
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how does C2-3 dysfunction affect overhead reaching

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scapula elevated or elevation compensation

creates excess tension and compression on supraspinatus

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what will occur if scapular depressors are inhibited

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scapula won’t depress

impingement especially >150 degrees

supraspinatus and lHB tendons will impinge and can lead to tendinopathy

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40
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t/f
GH and AC joint will not compensate with hypermobility/instability to reach higher with overhead reaching

A

False
the GH and AC joints will compensate with hypermobility/instability with overhead reaching

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in regard to the muscle, what can limit optimal motion

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imbalances of position
muscle activity

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42
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can treating one area of the body (the spine) influence outcomes at another area that may seem unrelated

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yes

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what are the risk factors of rotator cuff tear

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gradual/degernative (tendinosis)

repetitive overhead activities

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what are the risk factors of acute rotator cuff tears

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high UE velocity
heavy lifting
impact with fall on outstretched hand (FOOSH)

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what structure is most commonly torn in rotator cuff tear

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supraspinatus or infraspinatus

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how are rotator cuff tears graded

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size (S,M,L)
partial/full thickness tear

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47
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what is a SLAP tear

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superior labral anterior/posterior tear

long head of biceps excessively contracts and tears labrum

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what are common traumas that can cause rotator cuff tears

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SLAP tear
compression onto labrum with FOOSH

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what are the S&S of rotator cuff tears

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worse impingement
increased pain with repetitive overhead activities
painful arc around 90 degrees elevation
resisted test - weak and painful
stress test - possibly positive
positive special test

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50
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what motions will most likely be weak and painful with rotator cuff

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flexion
ABD/ER (supraspinatus)
IR (subscapularis)

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if patient experiences pain with compression, what structures in the shoulder are most likely involved after a rotator cuff tear

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labrum

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What S&S indicate a rotator cuff tear

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> 65 y.o.
weak ER
night pain

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what S&S indicates a full-thickness tear

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> /=60 y.o.
painful arc
drop arm
ER MMT

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54
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high/low specificity: drop arm

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high specificity
indicates supraspinatus tear

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55
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what kind of tests are lift off, belly press, and bear hug

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high specificity
tests subscapularis tears

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what is the general PT Rx for rotator cuff tears

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treat as worse case of hypermobility with tissue damage that has occurred

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how does early ROM with degenerative tears affect RC recovery

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accelerated recovery
limited tendon healing with large tears

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what are the MET ultimate purposes for RC tear

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stabilization
tissue proliferation of muscle, tendon, labrum

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what is the biggest predictor of if a tear will go to surgery

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patient’s negative perception

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what is the prognosis of corticosteroid injections for RC tears

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no evidence of effectiveness
only provides transient relief

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what are primary arthroscopic procedures with arthroplasty

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sewing fibers back together and reattaching to bone
full ROM under anesthesia

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what is the prognosis of PT with degenerative tears

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successful outcomes especially for those unfit for surgery or with small/partial tears

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63
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what is the prognosis of surgery for those with degenerative tears

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good clinical outcome with pain, ROM, strength, quality of life, sleep

64
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are radiological outcomes as good as clinical outcomes? why or why not?

A

no
clinical outcomes are better than imaging
structure does have to change to get better function
imaging can find things that have no symptoms

65
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what is the impact of PT for acute small-medium tears

A

possibly can help
if not progressing well, delays associated with poor surgical outcomes

66
Q

is surgery or PT more beneficial with small-medium tears?

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surgery has no difference from PT
more critical in younger patients bc of high activity levels

67
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what patients with multi-tendon/massive full-thickness tears would benefit from PT

A

low demand patients or those unfit for surgery
increased likelihood of tear progresssion and arthropathy

68
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why is there an increased likelihood of tear progression and arthropathy with supra/infraspinatus tear

A

multitendon involvement
increased stress on surrounding tissues

69
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__% satisfaction rate is consistent with surgery for multi-tendon/massive full-thickness tears

A

80%

70
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joint replacement is mostly used for ____ tears

A

irreparable

71
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what would classify an irreparable tear

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2 ends of the tendon with full thickness tear
has no blood supply = dries and pulls apart

72
Q

what is the new joint arthroplasty for a reverse total shoulder arthroplasty

A

concave on convex

73
Q

describe the results of a reverse total shoulder arthroplasty

A

90% able to participate in sports without significant restriction

good-excellent results

74
Q

what individuals have the best prognosis after surgery

A

younger male
high bone density
no diabetes/obesity
small/single tear

75
Q

what type of impingement is frozen shoulder contraction syndrome

A

primary (hypomobile)

76
Q

what are 3 examples of functional questionnaires for frozen shoulder contraction syndrome

A

DASH
ASES
SPADI

77
Q

what are 2 other names for frozen shoulder contraction syndrome

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adhesive capsulitis
frozen shoulder

78
Q

t/f
frozen shoulder contraction syndrome is frequently misdiagnosed with any multi-directional limitation in ROM

A

true

79
Q

what are the risk factors for frozen shoulder contraction syndrome

A

female
hypothyroidism
40-65
previous adhesive capsulitis
diabetes
family history

80
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what are the primary causes of frozen shoulder contraction syndrome

A

pathology, autoimmune disease

81
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what are the secondary causes of frozen shoulder contraction syndrome

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concomitant injury
period of immobilization

82
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what are the common structural changes of frozen shoulder contraction syndrome

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inflammation of GH capsule and ligaments
reduced joint volume

83
Q

what causes reduced joint volume

A

fluid loss cause structures to bunch up and capsule shrinks around it

84
Q

what structures are involved with frozen shoulder contraction syndrome

A

GH capsule and ligaments
joint space

85
Q

what symptoms are to be expected with frozen shoulder contraction syndrome

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gradual and progressive pain
loss of motion
functional limitations with reaching, sleeping, basic ADLs

86
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what is the capsular pattern of restriction with frozen shoulder contraction syndrome

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ER > ABD > FLX > IR

87
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what are the signs of frozen shoulder contraction syndrome

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CM - consistent block
RST/MMT - possibly weak or painful depending on stage
Stress test - dstx possibly + depending on stage
Accessory motion - hypomobil e
Special tests - + for impingement

88
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can you skip/avoid a stage with frozen shoulder contraction syndrome

A

no, each stage lasts an undetermined amount of time

89
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describe stage 1/inital of frozen shoulder contraction syndrome

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gradual onset
achy/sharp with use
unable to lie on side
high irritability
PROM > AROM
empty/painful end feel

90
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describe stage 2/freezing frozen shoulder contraction syndrome

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constant pain - worse at night
high irritability
moderate-severe limitations
PROM > AROM
empty and painful endfeel

91
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describe stage 3/frozen of frozen shoulder contraction syndrome

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stiffness is worse than pain
intermittent pain
moderate irritability
moderate-severe limitations with pain at end rage
PROM = AROM
firm end feel

92
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describe stage 4/thawing of frozen shoulder contraction syndrome

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minimal-no pain
low irritability
ROM gradually improves
firm end feel

93
Q

t/f
early dx of frozen shoulder contraction syndrome is very difficult due to irritability

A

true

94
Q

what are the PT rx for frozen shoulder contraction syndrome

A

POLICED
pt education of 4 courses
promote pain-free functional activity
match intensity of stretching/JM with S&S

95
Q

what modalities are beneficial for frozen shoulder contraction syndrome

A

cryotherapy - additional benefit to JM, improved pain, ROM, function

LASER

96
Q

what grade JM shows mixed benefits for pain/ROM in frozen shoulder contraction syndrome

A

grade 3-5

97
Q

what is the focus of MET for frozen shoulder contraction syndrome

A

elasticity and mobility increases
offset disuse of inhibited muscles

98
Q

____ approach is effective for most patients

A

multimodal

99
Q

t/f
cortisone injections show short term benefits when added to therex and JMs with FSCS

A

true

100
Q

t/f
capsular release is supported by RCTs

A

false
capsular release is not supported by RCTs

101
Q

how long does stage 1 of FSCS last

A

~1-2 months
course of pain and mobility deficits may last 12-18 months

102
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if left untreated, how long does FSCS take to resolve

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12-42 months

103
Q

what joint is the most commonly dislocated joint

A

GH

104
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what direction is the GH joint most commonly dislocated

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anterior

105
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what is the mechanism of anterior GH dislocation

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ER (anterior glide), ABD (inferior glide) with FOOSH

106
Q

what type of shoulder impingement is dislocation considered

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primary

107
Q

what is the mechanism of posterior GH dislocation

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90 degree flexion with FOOSH

108
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why is shoulder dislocation recurrent

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once tissue is stretched/torn it is most likely left laxed (mechanical instability)

typically younger people that use arm frequently

most likely results in surgery

109
Q

what structures are involved with dislocation

A

stretch/tear capsule/ligament
anterior labrum tear
SLAP

110
Q

describe fibrocartilage

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thicker and concave than articular cartilage
outer portion is thick/inner portion is thin
widens and deepens joint surface

111
Q

where is fibrocartilage located

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shoulder and hip labrum
SC/AC
tibiofemoral, ulnotriquetral, intervertebral, pubic symphysis

112
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describe the outer portion of collagen

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primarily type 1 collagen
resists tension for stabilization
majority type in all fibrocartilage

113
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describe the inner portion of collagen

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secondarily and less type 2, 3, and 4 collagen
resistes compression for shock absorption

114
Q

t/f
stabilized structures are highly neural

A

true
allows for proprioception/kinesthesia like ligament/annulus for stabilization

115
Q

describe the outer portion of fibrocartilage

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vascular and neural tissue

116
Q

describe the inner portion of fibrocartilage

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hypo or avascular
aneural
alymphatic

117
Q

describe fibrocartilage healing

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better at periphery d/t greater vascularity

118
Q

when does tensile strength initially impove

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3-5 weeks

greater strength when dense fibrous tissue fills in @ 8-12 weeks

119
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what are the MET focus for fibrocartilage

A

tissue integrity/proliferation with vascularity issues

stabilization

120
Q

what other structures could possibly be injured during GH dislocation

A

RC tear
neurovasular structures

121
Q

what symptoms are common with GH dislocation

A

trauma in characteristic position
acute presentation

122
Q

what signs are common with GH dislocation

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ROM - limited/painful most directions
RST/MMT - weak/painful in most directions
ST - likely + depending on structures involved

123
Q

what is hill sachs lesion

A

compression fracture of humeral head

124
Q

what is the PT rx for immobilization after dislocation

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up to 6 weeks
improve rotator cuff activation with contralateral UE use (uninjured side) and ipsilateral hand squeezing activities (injured side)

125
Q

immobilization for shorter periods after dislocation favors

A

muscle integrity
proprioception
peripheral and central neural activity
dynamic stability

126
Q

what are the MET focuses for dislocation

A

stabilization
tissue integrity and proliferation

127
Q

with anterior dislocation, what motions are initially contraindicated for MET

what motions are beneficial to exercise

A

ER, FLX, ABD ROM are initially contra-indicated

IR, EXT, ADD initially beneficial

128
Q

what MET exercises are initially beneficial with dislocation

A

isometrics and isotonics

129
Q

recurrent dislocations highly likely if < ___ years of age

A

30

130
Q

what is a coracoid transfer

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reposition coracoid process and coracobrachialis and short biceps head to GH neck

131
Q

what is capsular shift/capsuloraphy

A

most common
overlap of torn portions of capsular folds

132
Q

what age group most commonly experience proximal humeral fractures

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elderly

133
Q

what is the cause of most proximal humeral fractures

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FOOSH

134
Q

what structures are involved with proximal humeral fractures

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surgical humeral neck

135
Q

what are complications of proximal humeral fracture

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axillary artery damage
adhesive capsulitis from prolonged immobilization

136
Q

what are the symptoms of axillary artery damage

A

coldness and blanching
emergency referral
possible avascular necrosis

137
Q

what is the cause of clavicular fracture

A

compression mechanism through long axis of clavicle

fall on lateral side of shoulder

138
Q

where is the clavicular fracture located

A

weak spot at S curve
most likely snaps in middle

139
Q

what complications can occur with clavicular fracture

A

large displacement may require surgery

epiphyseal plate injury - last bone to ossify @ 18-25 years

140
Q

what test can be used to determine if there is a fracture in the shoulder

A

olecranon-manubrium percussion test

141
Q

when does PT begin after a fracture

A

clinical union occurs between 4-8 weeks
pain is not typically from bone

142
Q

What is the focus of PT following a fracture

A

consequences of prolonged immobilization where every tissue is negatively influenced

143
Q

what is proximal humeral apophysitis

A

little league shoulder
most common in male adolescents
mostly overhead throwers/racquet sports

144
Q

what is the cause of proximal humeral apophysitis or little league shoulder

A

growth with high activity
high activity on changing structure (growth plate)

145
Q

what are the structural changes that are common with PHA

A

bone growth exceeds rotator cuff lengthening
increased tendon tension
growth plate is weak spot
most often inflammation

146
Q

what are complications associated with PHA

A

avulsion (pulling/tearing away)
premature closure - very rare

147
Q

what are the symptoms associated with proximal humeral apophysitis

A

gradual onset of shoulder pain with oversue
“pop” can indicate trauma/avulsion

148
Q

what signs indicate PHA

A

impingment like
asymmetry ER weakness compared to IR
special tests - + impingement test

149
Q

what is the most common sign of PHA

A

Palpation - TTP over antero-/posterolateral aspect of proximal humerus

150
Q

what is included with pt education with PHA

A

soreness rule
load management
movement cues

151
Q

what is the treatment of PHA

A

pt education
POLICED
throwing mechanics

152
Q

what should be avoided with treatment of PHA

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prolonged stretching d/t vulnerability of growth plate

153
Q

what is the treatment of PHA

A

normalize motion
MET
return to play

154
Q

what is the focus of MET for PHA

A

cuff, trunk, LE impairments
caution with muscle/tendons attached to growth plate

155
Q

what is the prognosis of PHA

A

most return to preinjury levels at 2 months, possibly 2-8 months

~4-5 months to return to competition with an avulsion

can become recurrent/persistent problem

156
Q

at what age does the growth plate typically close

A

16-20 years

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