scapular dyskinesia and adhesive capsulitis

Question 1

Scapular dyskinesia is often a motor control issue of the scapular musculature during _____.

Answer 1

shoulder ELEV

Question 2

What s/s are present with scapular dyskinesia?

Answer 2

• winging
• atrophy
• resting posture of trunk and Cervicothoracic spine

Question 3

Loss of ELEV and PROT when scapular dyskinesia is present is due to the tightness of the _____.

Answer 3

lats

Question 4

Loss of ELEV and RET when scapular dyskinesia is present is due to the tightness of the _____.

Answer 4

serratus anterior

Question 5

Loss of DEP and PROT when scapular dyskinesia is present is due to the tightness of the _____.

Answer 5

lev scap, rhomboids

Question 6

Loss of DEP and RET when scapular dyskinesia is present is due to the tightness of the _____.

Answer 6

pec minor

Question 7

What are the scapular endurance tests used for scapular dyskinesia?

Answer 7

• wall push-up test
• repeated arm raises
• scapular setting isometric hold

Question 8

What is the order of movement loss in a patient with adhesive capsulitis?

Answer 8

ER > ABD > IR

Question 9

What population does adhesive capsulitis affect the most?

Answer 9

females, age 40-70

Question 10

Adhesive capsulitis is often found in the (dominant/non-dominant) arm.

Answer 10

non-dominant

Question 11

What are the stages of adhesive capsulitis?

Answer 11

1. Freezing (3-9 months) –> painful movement
2. Frozen (4-12 months) –> pain-free at rest but pain at end range of movement
3. Thawing (12-42 months) –> gradually improving ROM w/ minimal pain