Musculoskeletal Assessment

Question 1

S&S for Rotator Cuff tendinitis? (impingement syndrome)

Answer 1

From repeated shoulder motion (swimming, throwing), sharp pain or grating when lifting arm over head

Question 2

S&S of rotator cuff tear?

Answer 2

• Shoulder pain, especially at night
• positive drop arm test
• weakly able can test

Question 3

What is Neer’s Sign?

Answer 3

Press on scapula to prevent scapular motion with one hand and raise patients arm. Pain suggests rotator cuff tear

Question 4

What is Hawkin’s Sign?

Answer 4

Flex patient’s shoulder and elbow to 90 degrees with palm facing down, and rotate shoulder internally. Pain suggests rotator cuff tear

Question 5

S&S of Calcific tendonitis?

Answer 5

Infolves suprapinatus tendon, arm is held close to side, with pain with any movement

Question 6

S&S of biceptal tendonitis?

Answer 6

Increased pain in the biceptal groove

Question 7

S&S of adhesive capsulitis?

Answer 7

Progressive reassertion of active an passive ROM