Shoulder Complex Flashcards
Shoulder Complex is a combination of the following joints
• Glenohumeral Joint
• Acromioclavicular Joint
• Sternoclavicular Joint
• Scapulothoracic Joint
Resting Position of GH
40• to 55• Abduction, 30• Horizontal Adduction
Closed-Pack Position of GH
Full Abduction, Full Lateral Rotation
A forward head posture is often associated with rounded shoulders, a medially rotated
humerus and a protracted scapula resulting in the humeral head translating anteriorly, a tight posterior capsule, tightness of the pectoral, upper trapezius, and levator scapulae muscles, and weakness of lower scapular stabilizers and deep neck flexors
Yes
Force couples
groups of counter-acting muscles that show obvious action when a movement is loaded or done quickly
Eating
70• - 100• Horizontal Adduction
45• - 60• Abduction
Combing hair
30• - 70• Horizontal Adduction
105• - 120• Abduction
90• Lateral Rotation
Reach Perineum
75• - 90• Horizontal Abduction
30• - 45• Abduction
90• Medial Rotation
Tuck in shirt
50• - 60• Horizontal Abduction
55• - 65• Abduction
90• Medial Rotation
Place hand behind head
10• - 15• Horizontal Adduction
110• - 125• Flexion
90• Lateral Rotation
MOST LATERAL!!!
Putting something on a shelf
70• - 80• Horizontal Adduction
70• - 80• Flexion
45• Lateral Rotation
Wash opposite shoulder
60• - 120• Horizontal Adduction
60• - 90• Flexion
The examiner should perform the palpation in a systemic manner, beginning with the anterior structures and working around posterior structures.
Yes
Hand-to-Back of Neck
The fingers do not touch the neck
4
Hand-to-Back of Neck
The fingers touch the neck
3
Hand-to-Back of Neck
The fingers reach the median line of the neck, but with compensation by adduction or shoulder
elevation
2
Hand-to-Back of Neck
The fingers reach the median line of the neck but do not have full abduction and/or lateral rotation
1
Hand-to-Back of Neck
The fingers reach the posterior median line of the neck with the shoulder in full abduction and lateral rotation. The wrist is not dorsally extended
0