PBA #1 - shoulder

Question 1

ANTERIOR GLIDE

Answer 1

EFFECT: increase extension, pain management
PRECAUTIONS: anterior joint capsule loose & more lax so don’t over mobilize

Question 2

POSTERIOR GLIDE

Answer 2

EFFECT: increase internal rotation & flexion, pain management
PRECAUTIONS: do not allow humerus to externally rotate

Question 3

INFERIOR GLIDE 90º ABD

Answer 3

EFFECT: increase ABD & flexion, pain management
PRECAUTIONS: with inferior joint instability use caution, may provoke pain

Question 4

LATERAL DISTRACTION

Answer 4

EFFECT: increase overall ROM, pain management
PRECAUTIONS: be mindful not to compress ribs & breast tissue

Question 5

SUPERIOR GLIDE/ SHOULDER ELEVATION (scapulothoracic)

Answer 5

EFFECT: increase shoulder elevation & stability, pain management
PRECAUTIONS: use soft & light pressure to prevent mm guarding

Question 6

INFERIOR GLIDE/ SHOULDER DEPRESSION (scapulothoracic)

Answer 6

EFFECT: increase shoulder depression & mobility, pain management
PRECAUTIONS: be mindful not to stretch/ compress brachial plexus

Question 7

LATERAL ROTATION (UPWARD) - scapulothoracic

Answer 7

EFFECT: increase lateral rotation & elevation, pain management
PRECAUTIONS: use broad & soft contact of numerous bony prominences

Question 8

MEDIAL ROTATION (DOWNWARD) - scapulothoracic

Answer 8

EFFECT: increase medial rotation & depression, pain management
PRECAUTIONS: use broad & soft contact for numerous bony prominences