Shoulder and Elbow Flashcards
in overhead activities, which of the following structures is the primary restraint to anteriorinferior translation of the humeral head
inferior glenohumeral ligament
shoulder motions to pull the superior glenohumeral lig taut
full adduction
humeral head motion to pull the superior glenohumeral lig taut
inferior or anterior glide
shoulder motions to pull the middle glenohumeral lig taut
external rotation
humeral head motion to pull the middle glenohumeral taut
anterior glide
shoulder motions to pull the inferior glenohumeral lig
anterior band
posterior band
abduction and ER
abduction and IR
humeral head motion to pull the inferior glenohumeral lig taut
non specific
shoulder motions to pull the coracohumeral lit taut
extremes of flexion, extension or ER
humeral head motion to pull the coracohumeral lig taut
inferior glide
ratio for scapulohumeral rhythm
from 30 degrees 5:4 (5 of GH, 4 of scapular)
from 90 degrees 1:1
which glenohumeral position is BEST for maximal stretch of the latissimus dorsi
flexion and lateral (external) rotation
patient has a small, hyper-irritable nodule at the superior medial border of the left scapula. Pressure on this nodule causes the patient to experience pain in the left lateral cervical area from C2-C7 and at the medial border of the left scapula. which of the following interventions is most appropriate for this condition
spray and stretch to the left levator scapulae muscle
a baseball pitcher was seen by a PT following a surgical repair of a SLAP lesion of his pitching arm. in the follow up care, the therapist needs to pay attention to the pitching motion, the phase of the throwing motion that puts the greatest stress on the anterior labrum and capsule is
cocking
