Common Shoulder Injuries

What should athletes do to prevent shoulder injuries before attempting explosive arm movements?

• Cool down

• Stretch lower body

• Warm-up

• Take a break

For the prevention of shoulder injuries, contact and collision sport athletes should receive proper instruction on what?

• How to score

• How to fall

• How to avoid the game

• How to celebrate

Which of the following is recommended to prevent shoulder injuries in athletes?

• Using ill-fitting protective equipment

• Avoiding any warm-up exercises

• Strengthening through a full Range of Motion (ROM)

• Falling on an outstretched arm

Proper mechanics in sports can help decrease what type of injuries?

• Overuse injuries

• Acute injuries

• Psychological injuries

• Unrelated injuries

During the assessment of the shoulder complex, what is NOT a factor to consider under the 'History' section?

• Mechanism of injury

• Previous history of the shoulder

• Color of the patient's shirt

• Location and duration of pain

Which of the following is NOT included in the 'Special Tests' for the assessment of the shoulder complex?

• Active Range of Motion

• Passive Range of Motion

• Resistive Range of Motion

• Auditory Response Test

What is the common etiology of clavicular fractures?

• Repetitive arm movement

• Fall on outstretched arm, fall on tip of shoulder or direct impact

• Lifting heavy weights

• Overhead arm activities

Where do clavicular fractures primarily occur?

• At the lateral third

• At the distal end

• In the middle third

• Near the sternum

Which of the following is a sign or symptom of a clavicular fracture?

• Head tilted towards the injured side with chin turned away

• Clavicle appearing higher than usual

• Absence of pain upon palpation

• Increased range of motion in the shoulder

What medical procedure is depicted in the top left image?

• Joint replacement

• Arthroscopic surgery

• Fracture fixation with a plate and screws

• Ligament repair