Rotator cuff

repetition but low resistance exercises, aimed for the strengthening of rotator cuff and scapular…

As mentioned before, pitching requires several joints and muscles. Shoulder and elbow are two of the joints that are involved in the movement. Of the six phases of pitching, arm cocking, acceleration and deceleration are the three phases when elbow and shoulder joints experience high magnitudes of forces (Oyama 83). Windup is the phase that occurs when the pitcher places the non-throwing hand is in front of the target. In the beginning of the arm cocking phase, the non-throwing shoulder is…

Physical therapy is a vital part of a successful surgery but patient compliance is essential.9 After surgery, the physical therapy will progress in four phases.9-10 Initially, the repair and tendon need to be protected.9-10 This generally involves immobilizing the joint in a sling for 4-6 weeks after surgery.9-10 The length of time the joint is immobilized depends on what type of surgery was performed. 9-10 During phase I the patient will be introduced to prophylactic active motion at the elbow,…

The supraspinatus is one of the four muscles that make up the rotator cuff in the shoulder. The body of the tendon lies along the supraspinous fossa of the scapula and attaches laterally to the humeral head. Its purpose is to withstand the inferior gravitational exertions set over the shoulder joint due to the downward pull of the weight of the upper limb. Not only that, but the supraspinatus also helps the shoulder joint stay in place. The supraspinatus muscle is primarily used for abduction.…

There is no rotator cuff tear. Mild acromioclavicular joint arthrosis is seen. Based on the progress report by Dr. Rashti dated 12/18/15, the patient reports that he is feeling the same. Pain is rated as 10/10. Physical functioning, family/social relationships, mood…

• Inflammation occur. • Pain and swelling of the metacarpophalangeal (MCP) and the proximal interphalangeal (PIP). • Edema, which is the cumulative of fluid, occur in the synovium due to the underlying inflammation of the synovium. • The joint spaces between the metacarpophalangeal (MCP) and the proximal interphalangeal (PIP) will be narrowing and the soft tissues will be swelling due to the joint effusion, synovitis and the edema. • The dominant hand will usually resulting more joint…

fatigue of shoulder musculature, which could lead to altered scapular kinematics during humeral elevation (Tsai, McClure, & Karduna, 2003). These changes in scapular kinematics can potentially lead to shoulder problems such as impingement syndrome, rotator cuff tears, and glenohumeral instability (Ebaugh, McClure, & Karduna, 2006). It is important to investigate the effects of fatigue on individual shoulder muscles to further understand their role in shoulder injuries. This could help prevent…

female sonographer/cardiovascular technician who sustained bilateral pain and numbness of hands, left arm and shoulder due to repetitive movement. Per OMNI, the patient had bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, left rotator cuff tendinitis, and strained muscles and tendons of the left rotator cuff. Per the medical report dated 07/19/16, the patient is being evaluated for her progressive paresthesias in both hands along the median nerve distribution, involving the thumb, index, and long fingers,…

test for rotator cuff injuries. If pain, weakness, or both are present, these tests are thought to be positive. Since pain modifies muscle strength, there is a concern about the reliability of the empty can test.1 This concern arises because of the internal rotation of the humerus results in impingement, therefore potentially decreases the usefulness of the test. With the empty can test, pain decreases the specificity of the overall test- pain can even be present with an intact rotator cuff.5…

Biceps Tendon Subluxation Biceps tendon subluxation is an injury to the shoulder area. The biceps muscle is located on the front side of the upper arm. When this muscle contracts, it causes the forearm to bend at the elbow joint. Biceps muscle contraction also assists in raising the arm at the shoulder joint. The place on a muscle where it attaches to a bone is called a tendon. Biceps muscles have three tendons. One tendon attaches at the elbow, and the other two attach at the shoulder. One…