| Shoulder Injuries and Conditions |
| Glenoid Labrum Tear Same as above Repetition of shoulder motionAcute trauma Anterior subluxation of the glenohumeral joint Anterior instability during acceleration or deceleration phase of throwing due to the biceps tendon pulling on the anterior labrum Pain changes the smooth motion of the shoulder The athlete feels or hears a pop or snap on forced external rotation The athlete has pan on external rotation at 90º of abduction Loss of smooth shoulder motion Possible positive clunk testForced abduction Pain on forced horizontal adduction of the shoulder Weakness of the rotator cuff Clunk test Resistive range of motion test Apprehension test Refer to an orthopedic surgeon if symptoms/signs persist MRI and arthrogram Not applicable |
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| Rotator Cuff Impingement Swimmer’s shoulder, thrower’s shoulder Also occurs in baseball and gymnastics Chronic microtrauma Vascular impairment Partial tear in the rotator cuff muscles Increase in pain from internal to external rotation Pain on superolateral aspect of the shoulder Snapping sensation that may be felt with use Loss of function Pain on active abduction between 70º and 130º Pain on extreme forward flexion with the forearm supinated Pain on internal rotation with the arm abducted at 90º and the forearm pronated Impingement test Forward flexion test Empty can test Resistive range of motion test Refer to an orthopedic surgeon if symptoms/signs persist X-ray First-, second-, third-degree |
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| Long Head of the Biceps Rupture Shoulder strain or biceps tear Violent contraction against firm resistance Sudden pain Loss of function of the biceps The athlete hears/feels a sensation of something rolling up the arm Protruding bulge in the biceps Definite loss of strength in the biceps on elbow flexion Tenderness along the long head of the biceps Ludington’s test Refer to an orthopedic surgeon Third-degree strain |