Shoulder Flashcards
The kinetic chain of the shoulder includes:
1) Scapulo-Thoracic (protraction - rowing)
2) Gleno-Humeral (dislocation, axillary nerve compression)
3) A-C (with and without weights)
4) Sternoclavicular (medial misalignment)
What exercise helps the entire shoulder kinetic chain?
Rowing
What muscle does rowing help?
Rhomboids
What issue does the patient exhibit to indicate that you should suggest rowing?
rounded shoulders
flaring
What is another good exercise for the shoulder?
Corner Wall Push-Ups
What muscle does Corner Wall Push-Ups help?
serratus anterior
What issue does the patient exhibit to indicate that you should suggest corner wall push-ups?
winging
s-t motion
What is painful arc?
pain with abduction
What muscle is injured with a painful arc?
supraspinatus
g-h motion
What muscles do you work when you perform Codman’s / Pendular?
ITS muscles only
infraspinatus, teres minor, subscapularis
What is Push-Up Plus
extra push at full extension
Why would you use Push-Up Plus
scapular protraction
What muscle is tested with Full and Empty Can?
Supraspinatus and Deltoid
What is the normal G-H S-T motion
2:1
What is the G-H S-T motion for frozen shoulder
1:1
