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Special testing is generally performed following a full examination of the shoulder that includes but is not limited to patient history, mechanism of injury, clinical observation, bony and soft tissue palpation, assessment of active and passive physiological movements, assessment of passive arthokinematic / accessory joint mobility ...
Seated, with shoulder being tested abducted to 45 degrees and elbow flexed to 90 degrees, and elbow rested on a flat surface. Contact point: Anterior aspect of the forearm, just proximal to the wrist. Device orientation: Horizontal, with the palm pad supported by the practitioner, and the curved pad in contact with the patient. Position of examiner
4 sie 2023 · Drop arm test: The patient’s shoulder is brought into a position of 90 degrees of shoulder abduction in the scapular plane. The examiner initially supports the limb and then instructs the patient to adduct the arm to the side of the body slowly.
The scapular retraction test stabilizes the scapula in a retracted and grades the strength of the supraspinatus muscle. The neutral retracted scapular position improves the strength of the supraspinatus, allowing it to produce maximum force capacity compared to excessive protracted or retracted scapular positions.[1][2]
26 paź 2022 · Shoulder Scaption Setup: The patient should be seated on the end of a plinth or on a chair. The tester should position the patient’s arm at 90° of scaption, then position the HHD just proximal to the wrist.
5 sty 2024 · - O'Driscoll's SLAP Test - Shoulder is placed in the extreme abducted and externally rotated position. From this position a valgus stress is applied and a positive response is signified by pain at the shoulder.
This protocol is intended to guide clinicians and patients through the post-operative course after a total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA) and hemiarthroplasty. Specific interventions should be based on the needs of the individual and should consider exam findings and clinical decision making. If you have questions, contact the referring physician.
