Week 8 Workshop

Question 1

What is the special test for Multidirectional Inferior Instability?

Answer 1

Sulcus Sign RI

Question 2

What special test is used for Posterior Instability?

Answer 2

Load and Shift Test RI

Question 3

What are the special tests for Anterior Instability?

Answer 3

Load and Shift Test RI, Sublaxation/Relocation Test RI

Question 4

What does SLAP stand for in shoulder injuries?

Answer 4

Superior Labrum Anterior and Posterior

SLAP tears involve the labrum and can affect shoulder stability.

Question 5

Which special tests are associated with SLAP injuries?

Answer 5

O’Briens Test RI & RO
Biceps Load Test RI & RO
Passive Compression Test RI & RO

Question 6

What is required to rule in or out Subacromial Pain Syndrome?

Answer 6

Need 3/5 positive tests

Tests include Hawkins Kennedy Test, Neer’s Test, Painful Arc Test, Empty Can Test, Resisted Shoulder External Rotation.

Question 7

What are the sensitivity and specificity for the tests regarding Subacromial Pain Syndrome?

Answer 7

SN: 75%, SP: 74%

SN refers to sensitivity and SP refers to specificity of the tests.

Question 8

What special tests are used for Subscapularis Tear?

Answer 8

Gerber’s Lift Off Test RI, Belly Press Test RI

Question 9

What special test is used for pain in the Long Head of Bicep?

Answer 9

Speed’s Test RI

Question 10

What special test is used for AC Joint issues?

Answer 10

Horizontal Adduction Test RI & RO

Question 11

What are the 5 tests used in subacromial pain syndrome

Answer 11

Hawkins Kennedy Test
Neer’s Test
Painful Arc Test
Empty Can Test
Resisted Shoulder External Rotation

Question 12

Presentation of shoulder instability

Answer 12

No MOI
Pain increasing over time
Pain in ADLs - lying on shoulder, carrying groceries, using arm above shoulder height

Question 13

Presentation of SLAP injuries

Answer 13

FOOSH (shoulder abd or flexed)
Clicking/popping with shoulder movement
Pain in overhead motions
Pain is dull and consistent