Spine/Nerves
Shoulder/Elbow
Wrist/Hand
Special Tests
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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

  1. Burns

  2. Fractures

  3. Immobilization

  4. 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

  1. Grade 1-2 joint mobilization

  2. Rest and joint protection

  3. 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 

  1. Pain

  2. Paresthesia

  3. 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.