The Shoulder

Help - Examination

You are not at all sure whether there is a limitation of movement.

Proving a limitation of movement is of the utmost importance. The existence of a limitation points to another cause than a simple tendinitis. A tendinitis namely never leads to a limitation of the passive movements.

Therefore, only stop the passive movement when you obtain an obvious endfeel . Don't stop the movement when the patient indicates pain, but look for a clear objective stop.

1. You are not sure whether there is a limitation of the elevation

2. You are not sure whether there is a limitation of the lateral rotation

3. You are not sure whether there is a limitation of the medial rotation

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