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Primary vs secondary subacromial impingement.

Primary: mechanical compression of RC tendons


Secondary: GH instability creating reduced subacromial space

The three types of acromion morphologies.

Type I - flat (normal amount of space)


Type II - curved and downward dipping (less anterior space)


Type III - hooked and downward dipping (even less anterior space)

Neer's stages of impingment. Stage I.(4)

Occurs in younger patients < 25 years old


Edema & hemorrhage


Pain increased w/ abduction > 90 deg.


Responds well to PT


Neer's stages of impingement. Stage II. (5)

Affects patients between 25-40 years old


Fibrosis of tendon, bursa


Pain with ADLs


Night pain


Irreversible, but responds to PT

Neer's stages of impingement. Stage III. (4)

Affects patients > 40 years old


Tendon degeneration


Rotator cuff tears and ruptures


Pain


Weakness


Atrophy


Hard to gain full functional restoration

PT examination of shoulder. (5)

History


Posture


ROM


MMT


Special tests

What are the goals of non-operative rehabilitation? (3)

Control pain and swelling (medication, modalities)


Restore posture (stretching/strengthening)


Return to functional activities

Common shoulder impingement tests. (2)

Hawkins/Kennedy


Neer

Phase I non-operative treatment of impingement syndrome. (Voight)(4)

Symptom relief (modalities for deep tissues)


Activity modification


Motion stretching exercises in pain free ROM


Initial strengthening

Phase II non-operative treatment of impingement syndrome. (Voight)(2)

Emphasize strength of rotator cuff and scapular stabilizers



Progressive resistive OKC exercises


Gradual return to function

How big is a "small" rotator cuff tear?

<1cm

How big is a "medium" rotator cuff tear?

<3cm

How big is a "large" rotator cuff tear?

>5cm

What special test used to test supraspinatus?

Empty can test

What special test to use when testing supraspinatus or infraspinatus?

Drop arm test

What special test to use when testing infraspinatus or teres minor?

Hornblower's sign

What special test to use when testing subscapularis and scapula?

IR lag sign

What size tears require tissue protection such as a sling, abduction pillow and minimal allowable AROM?

1-5cm tears

What are the three phases of post operative rotator cuff rehabilitation?

Phase 1: Maximum protection


Phase 2: Moderate protection


Phase 3: Minimum protection

How long is phase 1 of post-op RC rehab?

About 6 weeks

How long is phase 2 of post-op RC rehab?

7-12 weeks

How long is phase 3 of post-op RC rehab?

13-21 weeks

What is phase 1 of post-op RC rehab and what is done? (6)

Max protection:


Modalities


Codman's pendulum exercises


AAROM pulley exercises


Scapular stabilization


Control inflammation


Scar mobility

What is phase 2 of post-op RC rehab and what is done? (5)

Moderate protection:


Progressive ROM with caution > 90deg


Theraband and tubing exercises


Concentric exercises


Eccentric with caution


Re-educationg musculature

What is phase 3 of post-op RC rehab and what is done?

Minimal protection:


Advanced CKC exercises


Gradual return to normal activities


May take up to 10 months post-op

What is contraindicated for first 3 to 4 months post-op RC repair?

No AROM


No concentric exercises


No eccentric exercises

Anterior GH dislocation position.

Abduction


Extension


External rotation

Posterior GH dislocation position.

Abduction


Flexion


Internal rotation

What is a Hill-sachs lesion?

Dent in head of humerus

What is a SLAP lesion?

Superior labral tear from anterior to posterior

What is a Bankart lesion?

Injury of anterior inferior glenoid labrum due to anterior shoulder dislocation

Men or women more likely of suffer shoulder dislocation?

Men

Anterior or posterior dislocation more common?

Anterior dislocation

What is TUBS?

Traumatic, Unidirectional Bankart Surgery.

What is AMBRI?

Atraumatic, Multidirectional, Bilateral responds to Rehabilitation, but in case of surgery Inferior capsular shift is indicated

Special tests to do when dislocation is suspected or when a history of dislocation.

Anterior apprehension test


Relocation test


Surprise test


Posterior drawer test


Labral tests

What are the four labral tests?

Anterior slide test


Crank test


SLAPrehension test


Biceps Load Test 1 & 2

Non-operative management of shoulder dislocations

Modalities for pain inflammation


Elbow, wrist and hand ROM


General conditioning


Avoid dislocation motion


Codman's


AAROM pulley exercises


Avoid excessive abduction of external rotation


Submax isometrics


0deg abduction ER/IR with theraband when Max isometrics without pain


Eccentric RC exercises


Progress to Phase 3

Progression to Phase 3 or minimum protection phase should depend on... (3)

Full, nonpainful ROM


No palpable tenderness


Continued progression of shoulder strength

What are the types of surgical procedure for open stabilization?

Magnusen-Stack


Bristow procedure


Capsular shift


Capsulorrhaphy

What is the Magnusen-Stack procedure?

Repositioning of subscapularis

What is the Bristow procedure?

Coracoid process repositioned to neck of humerus

Rehabilitation after stabilization procedures: (8)

Rehab must match the procedure


Immobilize in sling


Cryotherapy


Submax isometrics without pain


Eccentric exercises


UE muscle endurance


Progressive resistive exercises


Flexibility exercises

What is adhesive capsulitis?

Frozen shoulder

What are the characteristics of adhesive capsulitis? (3)

Decreased shoulder ROM


Pain


Inflammation with adhesions

Is adhesive capsulitis more common in males or females?

Females between 40-60 years of age

What is primary adhesive capsulitis?

Occurs spontaneously

What is secondary adhesive capsulitis?

Caused by trauma or immobilization

Are there typically neurologically associated symptoms associated with adhesive capsulitis?

No

Physical therapy interventions for adhesive capsulitis:

Control inflammation


Symptom management


PROM, AROM, AAROM in pain free range


Grade I and II mobilization techniques


Submax isometrics early

AC sprains and dislocations:


How are sprains graded?

Degree of ligamentous damage

AC sprains and dislocations:


What are the three grades of ligamentous damage?

Grade 1: Partial tear, no instability


Grade 2: Complete rupture


Grade 3: Dislocation between clavicle and acromian

Grade 1 AC rehab.

Symptom relief


Protect joint from stress

When can a patient resume activities after rehab of a grade 1 AC tear?

2 weeks

Grade 2 AC rehab. (4)

Shoulder immobilizer


Submax isometrics


AROM motions after immobilizer removed


Progressive resistive exercises (scapular stabilization, deltoid and rotator cuff)

Grade 3 AC sprain:


How long to keep immobilized?

6 weeks

Grade 3 AC sprain:


When can light resistive exercise begin?

3 weeks post op

Grade 3 AC sprain:


When can more progressive resistive exercises start?

8-10 weeks post op

Grade 3 AC sprain:


What are the four categories of repairs?

Insert stabilizing pins


Sutures


Screw


Distal clavicle re-section

Grade 3 AC sprain:


How long is heavy exercise delayed post-op?

8 weeks

What causes most scapular fractures?

Direct trauma

Are clavicular fractures more common in men or women?

Men younger than 25 years old

Clavicular fracture:


How long to bandage or brace?

4-6 weeks

Clavicular fracture:


Active shoulder flexion must not be more than how many degrees and for how long?

40-50 degrees until 4-6 weeks

Proximal humeral fracture:


What is the four part classification?

Humeral head


Lesser tuberosity


Greater tuberosity


Humeral shaft

Proximal humeral fracture:


What type of this fracture is most common?

Non-displaced, one part fracture

Proximal humeral fracture:


What should be emphasized when treating this fracture?

Functional motion of GH joint


Strength

Proximal humeral fracture:


What is a nerve related risk of this fracture.

Radial nerve palsy

When would shoulder arthroplasty be indicated?

Secondary to:


Four-part fractures


Osteoporosis


Rheumatoid arthritis


Advanced OA


Rotator cuff condition

If a rotator cuff is repaired with arthroplasty, how long is the immobilization period in an abduction splint?

6-8 weeks

Without rotator cuff repair, what is the post-op abduction average?

143 degrees

If there has been a rotator cuff repair, what is the post-op abduction average?

63 degrees

Shoulder arthroplasty post-op rehab:


When can functional use of affected UE be expected? How long may the HEP last post-op?

6 months


2 years

Shoulder arthroplasty post-op rehab:


When is the immobilizer removed to perform Codman's exercises?

1 week

Shoulder arthroplasty post-op rehab:


When is scapular motion and stabilization exercises added?

2 weeks

Shoulder arthroplasty post-op rehab:


When is light resistive exercises added?

6 weeks

Shoulder arthroplasty post-op rehab:


When is gentle AAROM and isometrics started?

Day 1 or 2

Glenohumeral joint instability and dislocation:


What is the hallmark of the return to function phase of recovery after anterior shoulder dislocation or subluxation?

Progressive strengthening of:


Rotator cuff


Anterior shoulder muscles


Scapular stabilizers



with:


Eccentric strengthening of


Teres minor


Infraspinatus

Glenohumeral joint instability and dislocation:


What is done to ensure healing of all soft tissue post-op?

12 weeks of slow and protective external rotation

What is considered a missing link in shoulder rehabilitation?

Eccentric exercises

What type of exercise is known to create a functional carryover of strengthening that leads to improved mobility?

Isotonic eccentric exercises

What special test to use when testing subscapularis?

Gerber lift off test