The Shoulder Flashcards
Diagram: Identify the 4 joints

Left to Right, Top to Bottom
- Sternoclavicular
- Acromioclavicular
- Scapulothoracic
- Glenohumeral
Content: Passive/static glenohumeral stability (5)
- Bones
- Cartilage
- Capsule
- Labrum
- Ligaments
Content: Active/dynamic glenohumeral stability (2)
- Deep muscles (rotator cuff)
- Neuromuscular balance between deep and superficial muscles
Diagram: Ligaments

Top to bottom
- Conoid
- Trapezoid (with conoid = coracoclavicular
- Acromioclavicular
- Coraco-acromial
- Coraco-humeral
- Transverse humeral
- Superior GHL
- Middle GHL
- Inferior GHL
Content: Superficial muscles (6)
- Deltoid
- Pectoralis
- Biceps
- Trapezius
- Latissimus dorsi
- Serratus anterior
Content: Deep muscles/rotator cuff (4)
- Supraspinatus
- Infraspinatus
- Teres minor
- Subscapularis
Q: What is the ratio for glenohumeral/scapulothoracic movement?
5:4
Q: What is the ratio for humeral/scapular movement?
2:1
Q: When does scapulohumeral rhythm begin?
After 30 degrees of abduction
Q: What 3 movements occur at the clavicle?
- Protraction/Retraction
- Elevation/Depression
- Posterior rotation/Anterior rotation
Q: What movements occur at the ST joint?
- IR/ER
- Upward/lateral rotation/Downard/medial rotation
- Posterior tilting/Anterior tilting
Q: What is roll and glide for humeral flexion?
R = ant
G = post
Q: What is roll and glide for humeral horizontal adduction?
R = ant
G = post
Q: What is roll and glide for humeral IR?
R = ant
G = Post
Q: What is roll and glide for humeral extension?
R = post
G = ant
Q: What is roll and glide for humeral horizontal abduction?
R = post
G = ant
Q: What is roll and glide for humeral ER?
R = post
G = ant
Q: What is roll and glide for humeral abduction?
R = superior
G = inferior
Q: For what degrees of motion does elevation through abduction occur?
170-180
Q: For what degrees of motion does elevation through forward flexion occur?
160-180
Q: For what degrees of motion does elevation through the plan of the scapula occur?
170-180
Q: For what degrees of motion does ER occur?
80-90
Q: For what degrees of motion does IR occur?
60-100
Q: For what degrees of motion does extension occur?
50-60
Q: For what degrees of motion does adduction occur?
50-75
Term: A mechanical impingement of the subacromial structure, esp. the rotator cuff tendons, beneath the atnerior-inferior poriotn of the acromion
Impingement syndrome
Defn: Shoulder impingement syndrome
Term: A mechanical impingement of the subacromial structure, esp. the rotator cuff tendons, beneath the atnerior-inferior portion of the acromion
Q: What are the symptoms of shoulder impingement syndrome? (2)
- Pain in the anterosuperior part of the shoulder
- weakness and stiffness
Q: What is outlet impingement syndrome?
Occurs when the coracoarcomial arch encroaches on the supraspinatus outlet
Q: What is non-outlet impingement syndrome?
Occurs secondary to thickening or hypertrophy of the bursa or the rotator cuff tendons
Content: Intrinsic classification of impingement syndrome (4)
- Primary or secondary
- Rotator cuff weakness
- Overuse of the shoulder
- Degerenative tendinopathy
Q: Why can a pt. not hold up there arm when you perform a drop test?
If the supraspinatus is ruptured, it can not compress the shoulder joint/engage it to allow the deltoid to due it’s job.
Content: Extrinsic classifcation of impingement syndrome (6)
- Primary or secondary
- Shape of the acromion
- Instability (classic)
- Degeneration of the AC joint
- Impingement by the coracoacromial ligament or coracoid process
- Os acromiale (3 types)
Diagram: types of os acromiale

Q: If your scapula is anteriorly tilted you stretch ____________ and strengthen ___________.
Pectoralis minor, lower trap
Content: Stage 1 of impingement syndrome (2)
- Characterized by edema and hemorrhage of the bursa and cuff
- Pts. < 25 yo
Content: Stage 2 of impingement syndrome (2)
- Represents irreversible changes (fibrosis/teninitis) of the rotator cuff
- pts. 25-40 yo
Content: Stage 3 of impingement syndrome (2)
- Marked by more chronic changes (partial/complete tear) of rotator cuff
- Pts. > 40 yo
Content: Shoulder impingement differential diagnoses (6)
- Instability (secondary impingement)
- Adhesive capsulitis
- Glenohumeral arthritis
- Biceps tendonosis
- Labral pathology
- Cervical radiculopathy
Content: MOI for shoulder impingement (8)
- Age
- Position of the arm during activites
- Repetitive overhead
- Muscle imbalances
- Capsular tightness
- Postural imbalance
- Structural asymmetry
- Impaired scapular kinematics
Q: What is the diagnosis for a pt. > 40 yo with overuse and painful arc symptoms?
Primary impingement
Q: What is the diagnosis for a pt who is young with repetitive overhead/athletic activity with painful arc symptoms?
Secondary impingement
Q: In what ROM does the glenohumeral painful arc occur?
45-60 to 120 and beyond 170 degrees
Q: What 4 tests can be done during a OE to confirm/refute a shoulder impingement diagnosis?
- Painful arc
- Neer’s test
- Hawkin’s test
- “Empty can” test
Q: What is an education plan for a pt. with a shoulder impingement?
Avoid overhead activities and postitions of shoulder impingement
Q: What is a modalities plan for a pt. with a shoulder impingement? (3)
- Ice
- Ultrasound
- Electrical currents
Q: What is a therapeutic exercise plan for a pt. with a shoulder impingement? (3)
- Postural corrections
- ROM/stretching
- Strengthening
Q: What is a manual therapy plan for a pt. with a shoulder impingement?
Inferior and posterior glides
Q: What is an assistvie device plan for a pt. with a shoulder impingement?
sling when acute
Q: What is a HEP plan for a pt. with a shoulder impingement?
Pendulum exercises and others based on the TherEx program
Q: What is name of a traumatic shoulder instabiltiy lesion?
Bankart

Q: What ligaments are injuried in a non-traumtic shoulder instability injury?
IGHL and AGHL
Q: What are the symtpoms for traumatic shoulder instability?
Recurrent shoulder dislocation (chronic phase)
T/F: With traumatic shoulder instability a apprehension test is negative.
False: positive
Q: What are the symptoms of non-traumatic shoulder instabiltiy?
- Tendinitis
- Sensation of instability and laxity
T/F: With non-traumatic shoulder instabiltiy an apprehension test will be negative.
True
Q: What is an education plan for shoulder instability?
Avoid MOI and overhead activities
Q: What is a modalities plan for shoulder instability? (3)
- Ice,
- Electrical currents
- Diathermy (SWD)
Q: What is a therapeutic exercise plan for shoulder instability? (2)
- Scapular stabilization exercises
- Rotator cuff strengthening
Q: What is an manual therapy plan for shoulder instability?
Depends on exam findings, may not be applicable
Q: What is an assistvie device plan for shoulder instability?
Sling when acute
Q: What is a HEP plan for shoulder instability?
Follow the presribed TherEx
Q: What is SLAP lesion?
Injury to the glenoid labrum
Q: What does SLAP stand for?
Superior Labral tear from Anterior to Posterior
Diagram: SLAP lesions classificaiton

Content: MOI for SLAP lesions (2)
- Sudden eccentric biceps contraction as in trying to grap an object while falling from a height or a FOOSH
- Repetitive overhead activity (overhead athletes) - esp. baseball players
Q: What deficits are seen in baseball players with SLAP lesions?
IR with should in 90 degrees of abduction, which predisposes excessive ER
Content: Symptoms of a SLAP lesion (2)
- Pain
- Feeling of instability/lack of control (when overhead/abd ER)
Q: What is an education plan for SLAP lesions?
Avoid MOI and overhead activites
Q: What is a modality plan for SLAP lesions?
Diathermy (SWD)
Q: What is a therapeutic exercise plan for SLAP lesions? (2)
- Scapular stabilization exercises
- Posterior capsular stretching
Q: What is a manual therapy plan for SLAP lesions?
Depending on exam findings - inferior/anterior glides
Q: What is an assistive device plan for SLAP lesions?
Sling when acute
Q: What is a HEP plan for SLAP lesions?
Follow prescribed TherEx
Term: a condition difficult to define, treat, and explain from the point of view of pathology
Adhesive capsulitis/frozen shoulder
Term: Inflammed and fibrotic condition of capsuloligamentous tissue
Adhesive capsulitis/frozen shoulder
Defn: Adhesive capsulitis or frozen shoulder
Inflammed and fibrotic condition of capsuloligamentous tissue
Diagram: Classification of frozen shoulder

Q: What is an education plan for frozen shoulder?
Explain the nature of the disease and prepare pt. for extended recovery
Q: What is a modality plan for frozen shoulder? (2)
- Hotpacks
- TENS
Q: What is a therapeutic exercise plan for frozen shoulder?
Stretching: progressive in the amount of stress and time (according with stage) - Hold/relax and LLLD
Q: What is a manual therapy plan for frozen shoulder? (2)
- ER with inferior glide (rotator cuff interval - RIC)
- Posterior glide and maneuvers for general mobility
Q: What is an assistive device plan for frozen shoulder?
Low load prolonged stress equipment
Q: What is a HEP plan for frozen shoulder?
Pendulum and AA exercise 3x/day
Q: What are 4 suggested modalities for shoulder pathologies?
- Ultrasound
- Diathermy
- Laser
- Eletrical currents
Q: What is ultrasound good for?
Decrease pain and speed healing process
Q: What effects does diathermy have?
Effects similar to subacromial corticosteroid injecitons
Q: What is laser good for?
Decrease pain and speed the healing process
Q: What is electrical currents good for?
Decrease pain
Term: In degenerate shoulders where there is fraying and roughening of the biceps anchor area
SLAP type 1
Term: Biceps anchor peels off from the supraglenoid tubercle with the associated detachment of the labrum extending for a variable distance anteriorly and/or posteriorly
SLAP type 2
Q: Which SLAP classification is most common?
Type 2
Term: Bucket handle tear ofthe superior labrum without involvement of the biceps anchor
SLAP type 3
Term: The labral tear extends into the biceps anchor na dtendon for a variable distance
SLAP type 4
Term: SLAP with a bankart lesion
SLAP type 5
Term: Flap tear of anterior labrum with detrachment of biceps anchor
SLAP type 6
Term: SLAP tear associated with anteriocapsuloligamentous tear involving the middle glenohumeral ligament (MGHL)
SLAP type 7
Content: Stages of Adhesive Capsulitis - Duration of Symptoms (4)
1: 0-3 mo
2: 3-9 mo
3: 9-15 mo
4: 15-24 mo
Content: Stages of Adhesive Capsulitis - Pain (4)
1: w/AROM & PROM
2: Chronic pain w/AROM & PROM
3: Min pain except at end ROM
4: Min pain
Content: Stages of Adhesive Capsulitis - Limitations (4)
1: Forward flexion, abduction, IR, ER
2: Significant limitation of forward flexion, abduction, IR, ER
3: Significant limitation of ROM with rigid end feel
4: Progressive inprovement in ROM
Content: Stages of Adhesive Capsulitis - Examination (4)
1: Pt. under anesthesia - norm/min loss of ROM
2: Pt. under anesthesia - ROM essentially identical to ROM when pt. is awake
3: Pt. under anesthesia - ROM identical to ROM when pt. is awake
4: Data not available
Content: Stages of Adhesive Capsulitis - Pathologic changes (3)
1: Hypertrophic, hypervascular synovitis, rare inflammatory cell infiltrates, normal underlying capsule
2: Hypertrophic, hypervascular synovitis with perivascular and subsynovial scar, fibroplasias and scar formation in the underlying capsule
3: “Burned-out” synovitis without significant hypertrophy or hypervascularity. Underlying capsule shows dense scar formation
Defn: Intrinsic Impingement
Intratendinous
Defn: Extrinsic Impingement
Extratendinous
Defn: Primary Impingement (2)
- Structures that occupy the subacromial space
- Causes the impingement
Defn: Secondary impingement (2)
- Structures that DO NOT occupy the subacromial space
- Instability or neurological disease
Defn: Subacromial space
Coracoacromial arch: coracoacromial ligament or coracoid process and greater tuberosity of the humerus