A PTA is measuring AROM of shoulder extension and is observing scapular movement. The PTA records 30 degrees of extension and observes the scapula rotating downwardly. The gleno-humeral joint movement is ________ and the direction of the scapular movement is ____________.
Which one of the following gleno-humeral joint structures is…
Which one of the following gleno-humeral joint structures is responsible for increasing the congruency of the joint by deepening the fossa?
A PTA is treating a patient diagnosed with adhesive capsulit…
A PTA is treating a patient diagnosed with adhesive capsulitis. While performing stretching exercises for shoulder flexion the PTA notes a firm end feel at 45 degrees of ER. This would be considered:
What motion(s) need to be avoided if a patient has had an an…
What motion(s) need to be avoided if a patient has had an anterior shoulder dislocation?
A reverse total shoulder arthroplasty shifts the power and p…
A reverse total shoulder arthroplasty shifts the power and positioning during elevation from the rotator to the __________________.
During normal scapulohumeral rhythm, for every 2 degrees of…
During normal scapulohumeral rhythm, for every 2 degrees of ______________motion there is 1 degree of ______________ motion.
A PTA is educating a patient diagnosed with rotator cuff ten…
A PTA is educating a patient diagnosed with rotator cuff tendonitis. Which of the following are common mechanisms for injury of the rotator cuff?
The posterior deltoid, latissimus dorsi and the teres major…
The posterior deltoid, latissimus dorsi and the teres major have which of the following shoulder motions in common?
A PTA is treating a patient diagnosed with shoulder impingem…
A PTA is treating a patient diagnosed with shoulder impingement and notes decreased scapular upward rotation. Which of the following motion(s) would the PTA MOST likely be able to observe this limitation of scapular motion?
A 65 year old female is referred to physical therapy with a…
A 65 year old female is referred to physical therapy with a diagnosis of radial head fracture. The patient was immobilized for 10 weeks, and now is ready for PT. The patient will begin therapy in what phase of rehabilitation?