The Shoulder

 

Anatomy and Movement

 

Movement of the shoulder are composed of three joints and one articulation: the sternoclavicular acromioclavicular, glenohumoral joints, and the scapulothoracic articulation.

Rotator cuff muscles and tendons help move the shoulder but play a more important role in its stabilization.

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Look and compare both sides

look at musculature of trapezius and rhomboids: look for atrophy

extension -45-50%

rotation - keep elbows on side, use both arms and go in and out.

brong hand up to to back of neck.

drop arm test - rotator cuff tears

impingement - wear of tendon against acromion

beer can maneuver

 

Shoulder Pain

Almost all are from rotator cuff disorders.

 

Adhesive capsulitis

 

Osteoarthritis

is very common