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Chronic Shoulder Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
4 tests for the AC joint:
1. Direct palpation
2. Cross-arm shoulder
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm 4 tests ... after cross-arm test ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #MSK
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 ... Video via @open_michigan ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Spurling's Test for Cervical Nerve Root Compression

With the neck in slight extension, ipsilateral flexion and rotation,
Spurling's Test ... Compression With the neck ... Radiculopathy #clinical #video ... #physicalexam #msk ... orthopedics #sports #neck
Drop Arm Test - Supraspinatus Tear

The drop arm test evaluates for a supraspinatus muscle tear.
Passively adduct
Drop Arm Test - ... Passively adduct the shoulder ... Supraspinatus #Tear #Shoulder ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Freiberg's Test for Piriformis Syndrome

Flex the hip to 90 degrees, internally rotate the hip.
Pain in the
Freiberg's Test ... for Piriformis Syndrome ... #Piriformis #syndrome ... lumbar #clinical #video ... #physicalexam #msk
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome (SIS): Signs and Symptoms

Repetitive Overhead Activity, Scapular Dyskinesis -> Scapulohumeral mechanics become altered
Syndrome (SIS): ... + Painful arc test ... pain + Hawkin's test ... #SIS #diagnosis ... signs #symptoms #msk
Rotator Cuff Syndrome - SITS
Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus, Teres minor, and Subscapularis.
Causes: Calcific supraspinatus tendinitis 
Signs: painful abduction
Rotator Cuff Syndrome ... arm, empty can test ... Rotator #Cuff #Syndrome ... #orthopedics #diagnosis ... #sports #MSK #anatomy
Median Nerve Tension Test (Upper-Limb Neurodynamic Tests, ULNT2)

To assess for Median Nerve Peripheral Neuropathy

Elbow extension →
Elbow extension → shoulder ... finger extension → shoulder ... abduction → neck ... ULTT2 #clinical #video ... physicalexam #sports #msk
Median Nerve Tension Test (Upper-Limb Neurodynamic Tests, ULNT1)

To assess for Median Nerve Peripheral Neuropathy

Shoulder abduction →
Neuropathy Shoulder ... finger extension → shoulder ... elbow extension → neck ... ULTT1 #clinical #video ... physicalexam #sports #msk
Pace Maneuver for Piriformis Syndrome

With the patient's hips and needs flexed to 90 degrees, the patient
for Piriformis Syndrome ... The test is positive ... Pace #Maneuver #Test ... #clinical #video ... lumbar #sciatica #msk