Lecture 7, Hypomobility of Shoulder Flashcards
Shoulder Stats
GH accounts for 12-25% of complaints
increases in frequency w/age
more female vs male
Who is at increased risk for shoulder symptoms?
repetitive and forceful work
previous neck and shoulder injuries
high demand work-place
post-stroke
spinal cord injuries
High risk occupations
manual labor
dental healthcare providers
hair stylists
overhead athletes
using 1 hand/side for job
regular keyboard use (more than 4 hours)
10% of day spent in 90° of flexion
Where are the symptoms coming from?
C-spine
Neurological
Internal organ
C-spine pain
pain with cervical ROM
pain distal to elbow
Internal organ pathology
visceral referral–refers pain to arm and shoulder
Bottom line for shoulder pain that is not the shoulder
clearn the c-spine in the presence of suspected referral
age >30 yrs, non-traumatic origin, neck pain
Broader areas of pain
C4 = up the neck, shoulder
C5 = back of the shoulder
Specific area of shoulder pain
AC pattern
subacromial pattern
GH pattern
Joint stability of GH is provided by
inert = capsule, labrum, ligament
muscles
remember that joint stability is a prereq for full active range of motion
Scapulohumeral rhythm
2 degrees of GH motion to 1 degree of scapular rotation
above 90 –> 1:1 ratio
humerus has to ER to clear greater tuberosity
Limitations in the ______ ________ will decrease ability to reach overhead
thoracic extension
Hypomobility can be caused by
RA
OA
trauma
post-immobilization
frozen shoulder/adhesive capsulitis
Acute phase of Arthritis
pain, muscle guarding
swelling deep in capsule
Subacute phase of Arthritis
capsular tightness
loss, greatest at ER, followed by abduction
pain at end of ROM
limited joint play
Chronic phase of arthritis
progressive increase in capsule tightness
loss of function, aching in deltoid
Definition of Adhesive Capsulitis
- ROM loss >25% in at least 2 movement planes
- at least 50% loss of passive ER
- duration of complaints >3 months