You are treating a patient who states that he has many functional limitations including reaching overhead and dressing, but his main problem is that he is unable to reach in the rear pocket of his pants. Immediately you suspect that ___________________ may be the cause of his functional limitations.Group of answer choicesInpingement SyndromeAdhesive Capsulitis (Frozen Shoulder)A scapulohumeral rhythm imbalanceNone of the above

You are treating a patient for idiopathic frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) that began approximately 6 months ago. Her shoulder external rotation is 0-30 degrees (normal ROM 0-90) and her shoulder abduction is 0-75 (normal ROM 0-180) degrees. She complains that she is frustrated because she is unable to reach for things on high shelves or style her hair. You decide that treatment should emphasize:

You are treating a patient for idiopathic frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) that began approximately 6 months ago. Her shoulder external rotation is 0-30 degrees (normal ROM 0-90) and her shoulder abduction is 0-75 (normal ROM 0-180) degrees. She complains that she is frustrated because she is unable to reach for things on high shelves or style her hair. You decide that treatment should emphasize:Group of answer choicesModalities to decrease painPassive external rotationOverhead reaching functional activitiesActive shoulder abduction

A person works an office job that requires them to be in a sitting position for 10 hours a day. They go home and sit until they go to bed. This person never exercises and rarely gets up to move around after being seated. Their joints begin to constantly feel stiff and painful. On a physiological level, what has happened to cause these symptoms?Multiple ChoiceBeing stuck in the same position for long periods of time causes the ligaments to physically decay, stiffening the joints.Lack of movement results in reduced blood flow in the vessels of the synovial membrane, reducing nutrient supply to ligaments which lose elasticity.Lack of movement causes the synovial membranes to stop producing synovial fluid, which then increases friction upon movement of the joints.Disuse of the joint causes ossification of the fibrocartilage, creating arthritic joints.

A patient can abduct and flex their shoulder without assistance. What is this action termed?

A patient goes to his doctor because he has been having some trouble using his hammer at work as a carpenter especially when he uses his right hand.  You begin a complete physical exam and see he is wearing an extremely tight sleeve only around his right elbow because he has to get on the floor often and he feels it gives him support.  You suspect he has irritation to his median which could effect primarily digits 1,2, and 3 .  Answer 1:Correct Answerulnar You Answeredmedian Answer 2:You Answereddigits 1,2, and 3 Correct Answerdigits 4 and 5