shoulder exam Flashcards
What is the purpose of the shoulder physical examination?
To assess the function and integrity of the shoulder joint and surrounding structures.
True or False: The Neer test is used to evaluate for shoulder impingement.
True
What does the Hawkins-Kennedy test specifically assess?
Shoulder impingement, particularly of the supraspinatus tendon.
Fill in the blank: The ______ test assesses for a tear of the rotator cuff.
Drop Arm
What is the primary function of the Apprehension test?
To evaluate for shoulder instability.
Which test is used to assess the integrity of the biceps tendon?
Speed’s test
Multiple choice: Which of the following tests is NOT typically used for rotator cuff assessment? A) Neer test B) Apprehension test C) Empty Can test D) Cross-body adduction test
B) Apprehension test
What is the primary indication for the Cross-body adduction test?
To evaluate for acromioclavicular joint pathology.
True or False: The Sulcus sign test assesses for glenohumeral joint instability.
True
What is the primary focus of the O’Brien test?
To assess for labral tears.
Fill in the blank: The ______ test is used to differentiate between a rotator cuff tear and shoulder impingement.
Empty Can
Which test is used to test the strength of the supraspinatus muscle?
Full Can test
Multiple choice: Which test is best for assessing shoulder abduction strength? A) Neer test B) Empty Can test C) Hawkins-Kennedy test D) Drop Arm test
B) Empty Can test
What does a positive Lift-off test indicate?
Subscapularis tendon tear or dysfunction.
True or False: The Yergason’s test is used to assess for bicipital tendinopathy.
True
What is the main purpose of the Piano Key sign?
To evaluate for acromioclavicular joint instability.
Fill in the blank: The ______ test assesses the mobility and stability of the shoulder joint.
Apprehension
What is assessed during the Apley scratch test?
Shoulder range of motion and functional mobility.
Multiple choice: Which of the following tests is specifically designed for posterior shoulder instability? A) Neer test B) Jobe test C) Kim test D) Speed’s test
C) Kim test
What does a positive Speed’s test suggest?
Bicipital tendinitis or tear of the long head of the biceps.
True or False: A positive Drop Arm test indicates the presence of a rotator cuff tear.
True
What is the significance of the Cross-body adduction test?
It helps to identify pain in the acromioclavicular joint.
Fill in the blank: The ______ test is used to assess for a tear in the labrum.
O’Brien
Which test assesses the integrity of the rotator cuff during resisted external rotation?
Infraspinatus test
True or False: The Neer test involves passive elevation of the arm.
True
