Upper extremity treatment positions and tender points Flashcards
Where is the supraspinatus tenderpoint?
midsupraspinatus muscle just superior to spine of scapulae
What is the supraspinatus tx position?
F Abd ER
Where is the elevator scapulae tender point?
in levator at the superior angle of the scapula
What is the elevator scapulae tx position
IR Abd traction
Where is the subscapularis tender point?
anterolateral border of the scapula on the subscapularis muscle (press posterior and medially)
What is the subscapularis positioning?
E IR
Where is the long head biceps brachii tender point ?
over long head of biceps tendon in bicipital groove
What is the tx position for the biceps brachii long head?
F Abd IR
Where is the biceps brachii short head tender point?
inferolateral aspect of the coracoid process on short head tendon of biceps or coracobrachialis
What is the tx position for the short head biceps treatment
F Add IR
Where is the radial head-lateral (supinator) tender point?
anterolateral aspect of the radial head at supinator attachment
What is the tx position for the lateral radial head (supinator)
E sup Valgus
Where is the medial epicondyle, pronator teres tender point?
near medial epicondyle of humerus associated with common flexor tendon and pronator teres
What is the medial epicondyle, pronator teres tx position?
F Pro Add
Where is the tender point for the dorsal wrist (extensor carpi radialis)?
dorsal surface of second metacarpal associated with extensor carpi radialis muscle (may also be in any extensor muscle)
