Module #5: Shoulder

Question 1

What joint offers the greatest ROM?

Answer 1

Glenohumeral Joint

Question 2

Which Joint is theoretical (not a real joint)?

Answer 2

Scapulathoracic Joint

Question 3

What is the ratio for the Scapulohumeral rhythem? and how many phases?

Answer 3

2:1 Ratio. Humerus to Scapula
3 phases

Question 4

Is the glenoid cavity shallow or deep?

Answer 4

Shallow

Question 5

What is the purpose of the Glenohumeral ligaments?

Answer 5

connects humerus to glenoid, stabilizes shoulder to hold in place and keeps it from dislocating

Question 6

Coracoclavicular Ligaments

Answer 6

Trapezoid, Conoid

Question 7

Where is the subacromial bursa?

Answer 7

from the acromion, deltoid and rotator cuff tendons

Question 8

Example of primary Shoulder impingement

Answer 8

Shape of Acromion Process

Question 9

Example of secondary shoulder impingment

Answer 9

repetitive motions

Question 10

Difference between shoulder dislocation and seperation

Answer 10

Dislocation, humeral head forced out of fossa and does not return on its own, separation it does return on its own.

Question 11

What causes a labrum tear?

Answer 11

falling, dislocation, tensile forces. When humerus comes too inferior to glenoid.

Question 12

Just like Menisci’s tear, what is a labrum tear like?

Answer 12

Cracking, Chipping, tear, Superior SLAP, Anterior/ Inferior Bankart Lesion

Question 13

what is a main cause for frozen shoulder?

Answer 13

Idiopathic, perhaps autoimmune, Life altering.

Question 14

Frozen Shoulder (FS) develops in three stages:

Answer 14

1. Pain (Freezing)
2. Stiffness (Frozen)
3. Recovery (Thawing)

Question 15

How long does frozen shoulder usually resolve?

Answer 15

1-3 years

Question 16

What is the capsular pattern of the shoulder?

Answer 16

Abduction, Lateral and medial rotation

Question 17

what arch helps to protect the rotator cuff tendons and subacromial bursa from direct trauma?

Answer 17

Coracoacromial Arch

Question 18

For every inch of forward head posture, it increases the weight of the head by how many pounds?

Answer 18

10 pounds

Question 19

What is Hyperhyphosis?

Answer 19

Excessive curvature of the thoracic spine

Question 20

What are some different reasons seizures happen?

Answer 20

Brain trauma, drug/alcohol abuse, fever over 105 degrees, infections

Question 21

Two types of hyperkyphosis

Answer 21

Functional and structural

Question 22

What is hypolordosis?

Answer 22

loss or decrease in the lumbar spine “FLATBACK”