Rotator cuff tendinopathy
Key findings: painful arc, ER weakness
Rotator cuff tendinopathy
Tests: Hawkins, Neer
Rotator cuff tendinopathy
Treatment: rotator cuff + scapular strengthening
Subacromial pain syndrome
Key findings: Overhead pain and painful arc
Subacromial pain syndrome
Tests: Hawkins + painful arc
Subacromial pain syndrome
Treatment: scapular mechanics and RC strengthening
Rotator cuff tear
Key findings: Weak elevation and pseudoparalysis
Rotator cuff tear
Tests: Drop arm, ER lag
Rotator cuff tear
Treatment: strengthening vs surgical consult
Adhesive capsulitis
Treatment: joint mobilization and stretching
Adhesive capsulitis
Key findings: Capsular pattern ER>ABD>IR with stiffness
AC joint sprain
Key findings: Superior shoulder pain
AC joint sprain
Test: Cross body adduction
AC joint sprain
Treatment: scapular stabilization
Biceps tendinopathy
Key findings: Anterior shoulder pain
Biceps tendinopathy
Tests: Speed’s, Yergason
Biceps tendinopathy
Treatment: load management and strengthening
SLAP lesion
Key findings: Clicking and instability
SLAP lesion
Test: O’Brien’s
SLAP lesion
Treatment: shoulder stabilization
Posterior shoulder impingement
Key findings: Pain with ABD + ER
Posterior shoulder impingement
Treatment: posterior cuff strengthening
Shoulder instability
Key findings: Apprehension with ABD/ER
Shoulder instability
Tests: Apprehension + relocation