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Rotator Cuff Syndrome - SITS
Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus, Teres minor, and Subscapularis.
Causes: Calcific supraspinatus tendinitis 
Signs: painful abduction
Rotator Cuff Syndrome ... painful abduction of arm ... , empty can test ... +ve #Rotator #Cuff ... #Syndrome #orthopedics
Empty Can (Jobe) Test

Position: Flex shoulder to 90 degrees in the scapular plane. Internally rotate the
Empty Can (Jobe) ... Test Position ... that the thumbs are ... Positive sign is ... #msk #sports #orthopedics
Drop Arm Test - Supraspinatus Tear

The drop arm test evaluates for a supraspinatus muscle tear.
Passively adduct
Drop Arm Test - ... Passively adduct the shoulder ... The test is positive ... #Tear #Shoulder ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Neer's Test - Shoulder Examination

Neer's test assesses for possible rotator cuff impingement.
Stabilize the scapula and with
Neer's Test - Shoulder ... possible rotator cuff ... passively flex the arm ... Pain is a positive ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Empty Can (Jobe) Test on Shoulder Exam

With the shoulder flexed 90 degrees, rotate internally and pronate
Empty Can (Jobe) ... Test on Shoulder ... downward on the arm ... The test is positive ... #msk #sports #orthopedics
Empty Can (Jobe) Test on Shoulder Exam

Supraspinatus muscle testing strength can also be done using the
Empty Can (Jobe) ... Test on Shoulder ... can test. ... In this same position ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Empty Can (Jobe) Test for Supraspinatus Injury on Shoulder Exam

Supraspinatus muscle testing strength can also be
Empty Can (Jobe) ... Injury on Shoulder ... can test. ... In this same position ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Crank Test for Labral Tear of the Shoulder

To perform the Crank Test, fully abduct the shoulder
Tear of the Shoulder ... fully abduct the shoulder ... externally rotate the arm ... is considered a positive ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Instructions for Proper Office Blood Pressure Measurement
Conditions
 • Quiet room with comfortable temperature.
 • Before measurements:
exercise for 30 min; empty ... patient nor staff should ... Positions • Sitting ... the individual’s arm ... the individual’s arm
How to measure your blood pressure at home
1) PREPARE
 - Avoid caffeine, cigarettes and other stimulants
- Empty your bladder ... - Put cuff on ... - Position arm ... so cuff is at heart ... 3) MEASURE - Rest