shoulder Flashcards
Tx post-op total shoulder replacement: Maximum protection phase
CONTRAS
- important to initiate PROM/AAROM exercises within limits
- forward elevation in plane of scapula to tolerance (up to 120 deg)
- ER no more than 30 deg
- No GH extension past neutral
- IR until forearm rests on chest
- AROM by 4-6 wks EXCEPT IR (NO active IR for at least 6 weeks)
Total Shoulder replacement: max protection phase ADL precautions
- no reaching behind back or into hip pocket
- no GH extension past neutral
- light ADL with elbow at waist level (writing)
- NWB on the affected UE
- 1 lb lifting limit
Total shoulder replacement: moderate protection phase precautions
- gentle stretching after 6-8 weeks
- week 4-6: no extension past neutral
- week 6-12: combined adduction, IR and extension permitted
- progress to low resistance dynamic strengthening of elbow and wrist, ST, and GH joints
Total shoulder replacement: moderate protection phase ADL precautions
week 6-12: limit unilateral lifting to 3 lbs
Total shoulder replacement: minimal protection phase precautions
after 12 weeks: bilateral lifting limit 10-15 lbs, gradual return to functional activities
TSA (intacts rotator cuff)
Phases:
Immobilization:
ROM restrictions:
Phases: phase I = 0-4 weeks, phase II = 4-12 weeks, phase 3 = 12+ weeks
Immobilization:
no immobilizer unless rotator cuff repaired. possible sling only
ROM: 0-4 wks: elevation to 120 deg, ER to 30 deg (arm at side)
4-6 wks: no GH extension past neutral
6-12 wks: combined add, IR, ext permitted
TSA (reversed)
phases:
immobilization:
ROM restrictions:
phases: phase I = 0-6 weeks, phase II = 6-12 or 16 weeks, phase III = 12+ or 16+
Immobilization: abduction splint worn 24 hrs/day for first 3-4 weeks (up to 6 weeks)
ROM: limit for 12 weeks or more. no GH ext, IR pas neutral, no combined GH ext, edd, IR; 0-20 deg ER and up to 90-120 deg arm elevation in scapular plane
TSA (intact rotator cuff)
ROM/exercises etc:
resistance exercises:
ROM/exercises etc: PROM to AAROM GHJ (perform in supine 0-3 weeks), AROM GHJ by 4-6 wks
No active IR for at least 6 weeks, gentle stretching after 6-8 wks
Resistance exercises:
phase I = light NWB isos of ST and deltoid mm
phase 2 = submax isos of GH mm, light WBing through UE, no resisted rotation until subscap healed, progress to low-resisted dynamic strengthening
TSA (reversed)
ROM/exercises, etc:
Resistance exercises:
ROM/exercises, etc: when immobilizer can be removed PROM only of GHJ.
AAROM to AROM of GHJ during phase 2
Resistance exercises: See TSA, but use phase time phases for rTSA
NWBing exercises through week 12
TSA ADL precautions
4-6 weeks:
6-12 weeks:
after 12 weeks:
4-6 weeks: no reaching behind back, support arm on pillow when supine, light ADL with elbow at waist level, no leaning on involved arm, lifting limit of 1 lb
6-12 weeks: unilateral lifting = 3lbs
after 12 weeks: bilat lifting = 10-15 lbs, gradual return to light functional activities
TSA (reversed) ADL precautions:
first 12 weeks
5-7 weeks
12-16 weeks
first 12 weeks: no reaching behind back, support arm on pillow when supine
5-7 weeks: light ADL permitted with elbow at waist level, no leaning on involved arm, restricted lifting 12-16 weeks (no heavier than cup o coffee)
12-16 weeks: unilateral lifting = 6 lbs, bilateral lifting = 10-15 lbs, gradual return to light functional activities
common impairments with Rotator Cuff Disease and Painful Shoulder Syndromes
- positive impingement sign and painful arc near 90 deg elevation
- hypomobile posterior GHJ capsule
- with a complete rotator cuff tear, inability to abduct the humerus against gravity
- C5 and C6 reference zones
referred pain from related tissues: over trapezius to tip of shoulder
dermatome c4
referred pain from related tissues: over deltoid region and lateral arm
dermatome c5
referred pain from related tissues: upper trap region
diaphragm
referred pain from related tissues: left axilla and pectoral region
heart
referred pain from related tissues: tip of shoulder and scapular region
gallbladder
arthritis/DJD and adhesive capsulitis can be categorized as:
joint hypomobility