Shoulder

Question 1

What are the moves of the Biceps

Answer 1

Biceps brachii is prime mover (brachialis and brachioradialis are synergists)

You can target the Brachioradialis with hammer curls

Question 2

What causes a clavicle fracture?

What are the signs?

Answer 2

1. fall on outstretched arm (most often occurs with younger)

2. clavicle is lower, palpation reveals pain, deformity, and swelling

Question 3

How to care for a clavicle fracture?

Answer 3

sling and immobilize for 6-8 weeks, sling for 3-4 weeks after brace

Question 4

What causes fractures of the Humerus?

What are the signs?

How to care for?

Answer 4

1. direct blow or fall on outstretched arm
2. pain, swelling, decreased ROM, x-ray for detection
3. immediate splint, treat for shock and refer, athlete will be out for 2-6 months

Question 5

What causes a Sternoclavicular sprain?

What are the signs?

How to care for?

Answer 5

1. indirect force and blunt trauma
2. Grade 1-3
3. PRICE, immobilize for 3-5 weeks

Question 6

What causes a Acromioclavicular (AC) sprain?

What are the signs?

Answer 6

1. direct blow, upward force from humerus, fall on outstretched arm

Question 7

How to care for AC joint sprain?

Answer 7

ice, stabilize, referral

Grade 1-3

Aggressive rehab to keep mobile and strong

Question 8

What is the main point of the rotator cuffs?

Answer 8

maintenance of the humerus and raising things overhead