A 45-year-old patient reports shoulder pain during overhead…
A 45-year-old patient reports shoulder pain during overhead activities. The physical therapist suspects subacromial impingement. Weakness is noted in the rotator cuff muscles, particularly the infraspinatus and supraspinatus. What is the most likely contribution of rotator cuff dysfunction to the patient’s symptoms during shoulder abduction?
Read DetailsA 28-year-old male presents with chronic wrist pain and redu…
A 28-year-old male presents with chronic wrist pain and reduced grip strength following a poorly healed scaphoid fracture sustained 9 months ago. Imaging confirms a scaphoid malunion with early degenerative changes at the radiocarpal joint. Which of the following clinical findings would most likely be present during examination?
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A patient with adhesive capsulitis is in the “frozen” stage, reporting minimal pain but significant loss of motion, particularly in external rotation and abduction. Which of the following is the most appropriate intervention during this stage of recovery?
Read DetailsScar management is being taught to a patient following a car…
Scar management is being taught to a patient following a carpal tunnel release. The PTA instructs them to perform soft tissue mobilization 2-3 times/day to the scar to keep it mobile. Which structure is cut during this type of surgery?
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