What is Shoulder instability? Shoulder instability mostly occurs when the head of the upper arm bone is displaced from the shoulder joint socket. This causes loss of shoulder movement with pain and other related symptoms. What is the shoulder joint? The shoulder is a ball-and-socket type of joint that allows a wide range of movement….
What is an Addison’s Disease? Addison’s disease is a chronic condition in which the adrenal glands do not produce enough of the hormones cortisol and aldosterone. The adrenal glands, also called suprarenal glands are small, triangle-shaped glands that are located on top of each of the two kidneys. They are a function of the endocrine…
What is a Cervical Degenerative Disc disease? Cervical degenerative disc disease is a condition in which gradual degeneration of the intervertebral disc due to age-related wear and tear which causes Neck pain with or without radiating arm pain. Degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine usually develops in aging people uniformly in terms of patient…
Lift – off sign test of the shoulder is used by to doctor or therapist to examine the weakness of the subscapularis & tightness of the subscapularis. Introduction The Liftoff sign’s purpose How is the Liftoff sign performed? Changes to the Liftoff sign? How can this lift-off test be accurate? FAQs
Yergason’s test is a physical examination test used to check your biceps tendon, mainly the long head of the biceps tendon. The biceps muscle tendon connects your biceps muscle to the top of your shoulder joint. This test can also help to examine a tear in your transverse humeral ligament, SLAP tear, and biceps tendonitis….
Gaenslen test, also called Gaenslen’s maneuver, is a Physical examination test used to check musculoskeletal conditions mainly for chronic inflammation of the lumbar vertebrae and sacroiliac joint. Purpose of Gaenslen Test Technique of Gaenslen Test FAQs
What is a Subscapularis pain? Subscapularis muscle pain occurs when moving the shoulder, especially during overhead shoulder activity. when the arm is raised above the shoulders you feel pain. An overuse of subscapularis muscle pain may make you feel like you are not able to lift your arm. Related Anatomy: The subscapularis muscle is a…
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Purpose Technique of the Anterior Drawer Test Of The Shoulder Grade Diagnosis grade 0 Minimal displacement grade 1 The humeral head touches the glenoid rim grade 2 The humeral head may be dislocated, however spontaneously resolved grade 3 A humeral head may not be spontaneously decreased. FAQs
Definition The Arm Squeeze Test is a clinical examination test used to distinguish shoulder disease from cervical nerve root compression to differentiate diagnosis. When the middle third of the upper arm is compressed or squeezed, nerve compression syndrome typically becomes agitated. Clinical Relevant Anatomy Purpose Technique Results if the patient reports a score of 3…
