Shoulder Complex III: Test 3 Flashcards
Rx for distinct tendonitis AND tendinosis
pt edu on load management
POLICED
NSAIDs
Taping/bracing
how do NSAIDs affect tissue healing with tendonitis/tendinosis
short term pain relief if acute
delays healing if the injury is at insertion
poor response and no support in persistent presentation
effectiveness of modalities with tendinosis/tendinitis
lack sufficient evidence
i.e iontophoresis, ultrasound, phonophoresis, and low level laser treatment
MT performed with tendinosis
restores accessory motion as needed
primary purposes of MET with tendinosis
tendon proliferation
possibly spinal stabilization with regional interdependence
MET parameters with tendinosis
implement after acuity settles
heavy loads
slower eccentrics
possibly 3 sec muscle actions (concentric, then iso, then eccentric)
sets/reps parameters with tendinosis
2-3 sets 10-15 reps to fatigue
2-3 exercises with involved tendon
activity response
what does research say about activity response parameters for tendinosis MET
mild/moderate increase in pain- possibly up to 5/10
timeframe: pain should go back to baseline before repeating exercises 24-48 hours
how long should a tendinosis exercise program be
8-12 weeks
precautions for heavy loads with tendinosis MET
deconditioned population
peri-pubescent population until growth plates fuse
locations: humeral head epiphysis at shoulder; last to fuse are ASIS, ischial tuberosity, and base of 5th MT
complications of tendinosis
predisposition or prevalence of failed healing
obesity; excess fat absorbs inflammatory cells away from tendon
diabetes; excess glucose impairs collagen production and remodeling
low grade inflammation limits proliferation and remodeling
MD Rx for distinct tendon tendinosis
cortisone injections = short term benefits
glycerin trinitrate patches effective by increasing circulation
sclerosing injections to stiffen tendon for pain relief
surgical debridement (expensive/modest success)
PT Rx for impingement
POLICED
modalities
scap taping
are modalities beneficial for impingement
most not beneficial
US, LASER, and extra corporal shockwave lack evidence
scap taping benefits for impingement
improved short term taping
may provide earlier window for MET and limit ADL provocation
no difference at 6 weeks