A 25-year-old overhead athlete is referred to physical therapy following a type II slap repair. The patient is 10 weeks post-operative and has progressed through protected motion phases without complication. During treatment, the patient reports no pain with daily activities but demonstrates fatigue and poor control during shoulder elevation tasks. The PTA is planning progression of strengthening exercises while continuing to protect the repair.  Which of the following exercises is most appropriate at this stage?

A 50-year-old patient presents with adhesive capsulitis and reports significant difficulty with dressing and reaching overhead. Examination reveals global restriction of shoulder motion with a firm end feel. The patient demonstrates guarding at end range and reports increased discomfort following previous therapy sessions that included aggressive stretching.  Which of the following is the most appropriate modification to the treatment plan?

A patient presents with progressive shoulder stiffness and pain without a clear traumatic event. Based on epidemiological trends for adhesive capsulitis, this condition most commonly occurs in individuals older than which age?

A patient is performing active shoulder abduction. At 120 degrees of elevation, the PTA observes reduced scapular upward rotation and increased superior migration of the humeral head. The PTA determines that the patient is not demonstrating normal scapulohumeral rhythm.  Which of the following best explains the expected contribution of the glenohumeral joint and scapulothoracic joint at this range?

A patient is 6 weeks post-operative following a slap repair. The PTA is reviewing precautions prior to initiating treatment progression. The surgical report indicates involvement of the superior labrum with biceps anchor repair.  Which of the following movements places the greatest stress on the surgical repair?

Which procedure is indicated for repairing the classic anterior labral lesion associated with traumatic shoulder dislocation, aiming to restore the labrum and capsulolabral complex to the glenoid?

A patient has a diagnosis of scapular dyskinesis.  The PTA is strengthening the scapular muscles as well as stretching tight muscles.  Which of the following scapular muscles is likely tight on this patient?

A 62-year-old patient is 2 weeks post-operative following a TSA. The PTA is reviewing precautions prior to initiating treatment. The surgical report indicates repair of the subscapularis. Which of the following motions should be most restricted during this phase?

During shoulder abduction, which ligament acts as part of the coracoacromial arch that prevents the humeral head from migrating upward toward the acromion?

Select all of the following that would be necessary for a PA Axial Mandible image (choose 3)