Intervention Considerations

Question 1

What are the 4 phases of the complete rehabilitation approach

Answer 1

Acute phase- Re-establish proprioception and kinesthesia

Intermediate phase- Address dynamic stabilization

Advanced strengthening phase - Create neuromuscular control (strength/power)

Return to activity phase - functional movements/ sport specific

Question 2

What is the optimal position to work the supraspinatus

Answer 2

Full can position

Question 3

What is the optimal position to work the infraspinatus

Answer 3

Prone ER

Question 4

What works the upper trap, lower trap, and serratus more:

T or Y

Answer 4

Y

Question 5

What works the mid trap more, T or Y

Answer 5

T

Question 6

D1 flexion is a great exercise for what muscle

Answer 6

Serratus anterior

Question 7

What exercises are not safe for early supraspinatus post-op

Answer 7

Sidelying and Prone ER

Pushup-plus

Rows

Question 8

What exercises are not safe for infraspinatus early post-op

Answer 8

Pendant ER,
Rows,
Pulley (Dr. P hates pulleys)

Question 9

What is the best position to work subscap?

Answer 9

90 degrees of abduction

(not IR at your side)