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100
These tests should be performed first during a shoulder evaluation
What is Apley's Scratch test?
100
This tests for Gamekeeper's thumb.
What is a Valgus Stress Test?
100
This nerve is compressed with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
What is the median nerve?
100
This injury is common with young baseball players who throw too much without sufficient rest periods.
What is Little League Elbow?
100
One example of low level ROM exercises. No extra equipment is needed.
What are pendulum exercises?
200
All observations, palpations, and special tests should be performed this way to ensure an accurate evaluation.
What is bilaterally?
200
This tests for a ulnar collateral ligament sprain at the elbow.
What is a Valgus Stress Test?
200
This structure allows for pronation and supination at the elbow.
What is the annular ligament?
200
You may suffer this injury if you punch a hard surface with a closed fist.
What is a Boxer's Fracture?
200
Always begin a day of rehab with this.
What is a warm up (either heat pack or bike/arm bike)?
300
You could assist an athlete with this injury by applying a donut pad and shoulder spica to help decrease pain when returning to participation.
What is an AC sprain?
300
These both test for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
What are Tinnel's Sign and Phalen's test?
300
This structure is injured in Gamekeeper's Thumb.
What is the MCL/UCL of the 1st MCP joint?
300
This injury leaves your PIP flexed, and your DIP extended.
What is Boutonniere Deformity?
300
It is important to include these exercises in a rehab program every day, even if someone is just out of surgery due to possible muscle atrophy.
What are strength exercises?
400
These are two examples of shoulder ROM activities.
What are pendulums, wand/cane exercises, pulleys, or towel stretches?
400
This tests for deQuervain's Syndrome.
What is the Finkelstein test?
400
This cartilaginous structure enlarges the socket of the glenohumeral joint, making it more stable.
What is the glenoid labrum?
400
This may occur if you get hit on the tip of a finger ( like a basketball or a baseball).
What is Mallet Finger?
400
These are examples of more challenging balance activities for the shoulder.
What are PNF patterns, Ball on Wall, or Rhythmic Stabilization.
500
Always end a rehab session with this.
What is ice?
500
This test is used to determine a supraspinatus strain?
What is the Empty Can test?
500
There are 8 of these in the wrist.
What are the carpal bones?
500
Most commonly, this injury occurs posteriorly, and should NEVER be reduced on the field (elbow). This is a medical emergency.
What is an elbow dislocation?
500
Include this exercise if your patient has a winging scapula.
What are serratus punches/push-up plus?