by Soonghay | Apr 9, 2019 | Anatomy Series
There are many tests to assess if a patient has a labral tear or not. How do you know which one to choose?! Biceps load II has a very high specificity which means that it is an excellent special test for ruling in a labral tear. (Click image to watch 1-2...
by Soonghay | Apr 9, 2019 | Anatomy Series
Treatment depends on stage and irritability of the patient. If the patient has low irritability and primary range of motion impairments have been addressed, it is important to work on movement retraining. This exercise focuses on keeping the head of the...
by Soonghay | Mar 6, 2019 | Anatomy Series
The Hawkin’s Kennedy Test alone has a decent positive likelihood ratio (+LR) of 2.11 for incidence of sub-acromial pain syndrome; however, when clustered with a painful arc of movement and weak/painful external rotation resistance test the +LR increases...
by Soonghay | Nov 3, 2018 | Anatomy Series
From anatomy to discovering the patient! 22% to 70% of the population will have neck pain some time in their lives At any given time 10% to 20% of the population reports neck problems, with 54% of individuals having experienced neck pain within the last 6 months...
by Soonghay | Nov 3, 2018 | Anatomy Series
Neck Pain with Mobility Deficits Patients with cervical facet syndrome or spondylosis tend to present with unilateral neck pain and complaints of limited range of motion. Pain can also be referred to the scapula and shoulder regions! If you do not know the common...
by Soonghay | Nov 2, 2018 | Anatomy Series
Neck Pain with Radiating Pain If you have a patient who presents with a clinical pattern similar to that of cervical radiculopathy, here are some things to consider! o If you do not know the common clinical findings no problem! Click here Anatomy Special Tests ...
