Spine/Nerves
Shoulder/Elbow
Wrist/Hand
Special Tests
Surprise Me!
100
Which region of the spine is LEAST likely to have disc pathology?
Thoracic
100
Your Pt is a softball pitcher & has a Hx of anterior shoulder subluxation. In which phase of rehab would resuming of throwing activities be most appropriate?
Min phase
100
Your Pt is TTP at this site, which carpal bone is most likely fractured?
Scaphoid (most common)
100
How long is this test performed for?
3 min
Roo's test for TOS
100
Sudden chest pain that occurs at rest is called ?
Unstable angina
200
A Pt w/cervical stenosis is likely going to present with a ____________ bias
Flexion
200
What is the capsular pattern of the elbow joint?
Flexion more limited than extension
200
Name this Dx:
Characterized by pits & nodules on the palmar & ulnar surface of the hand- typically requires surgery
Dupuytren’s contracture
200
Name the structures being tested here.
APL & EPB
(Finklestein's test)
200
*DAILY DOUBLE!*
Name at least 2 possible causes of developing CRPS
Burns
Fractures
Immobilization
Surgery
300
Name the nerve being tested here: 
Ulnar
300
What is the most common reason for a Pt undergoing an rTSA rather than a traditional TSA?
Incompetent rotator cuff
300
Name at least 2 interventions appropriate in the Max protection phase of a Pt w/elbow OA
Grade 1-2 joint mobilization
Rest and joint protection
Submaximal isometrics (elbow sets)
NOT high intensity like UBE or row
300
Name this test and how you would strengthen the involved structure during mod phase
300
Name the end of this position
D1 Extension
400
*DAILY DOUBLE*
Sustained natural apophyseal glides are best prescribed for what diagnosis?
facet joint dysfunction
400
Your Pt is recovering from shoulder impingement (now in the min protect phase), but still has difficulty clasping their bra. What is the most appropriate direction to perform a glenohumeral joint mob?
Posterolateral (for IR)
Inf for overhead activity
400
This image shows bony growth within muscular tissue. Name this Dx & the muscle most likely involved
myositis ossificans of the brachialis
400
Describe 2 provocation tests for LQ neural tension
Slump
PSLR
400
Describe at least 2 S/S of a Pt w/impaired nerve mobility
Pain
Paresthesia
Positive ULTT
AKA LMN signs NOT UMN like clonus, etc
500
Name at least 3 possible sites of entrapment of the brachial plexus
(TOS)
1. Cervical rib
2. Subluxed 1st rib
3. Shortened anterior scalene
4. Sub-pectoral
500
*DAILY DOUBLE*
Describe regarding the "thawing" stage of adhesive capsulitis:
1. Stage #
2. Pn presentation
3. Mobility deficits
4. Strength deficits
stage 4
no Pn
significant adhesions & ROM still limited all directions
muscles weak d/t disuse atrophy
500
Name this type of Fx & it's most likely cause
Bennett's Fx
FOOSH with thumb in abduction or extension
500
Name this test, what is a positive, & how it can be used in a cluster
+ if Pn & apprehension during motion for subacromial impingement:
Hawkins-Kennedy Test
Painful Arc
Pain with resisted ER
500
Name at least 3 sternal precautions
lifting, pushing, or pulling >10#
flexing shoulders > 90°
reaching behind back.
reaching across the body.
twisting or deep bending.
Brace chest when coughing or sneezing as well as supine to sit.