Quiz - Intro to PT - Shoulder

Which muscle is located on the anterior side of the shoulder?

• Infraspinatus

• Subscapularis

• Teres Minor

• Supraspinatus

The rotator cuff consists of how many muscles?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

Which of the following is a mechanism of injury (MOI) for a rotator cuff injury?

• Acute - Fall on outstretched arm

• Chronic - Repetitive stress

• Both A and B

• None of the above.

Fill in the blank: Conservative treatment for a rotator cuff injury includes rest, activity modification, and ______ to increase strength.

• Surgery

• Physical Therapy

• Medication

• Injections

What is the recommended action if there is no improvement with conservative treatment for a rotator cuff injury?

• Continue rest

• Increase activity

• Opt for surgical treatment

• Ignore the pain

During the Drop Arm Test, what should the patient do after the elbow support is released?

• Raise the arm

• Lower the arm back to neutral

• Rotate the arm

• Keep the arm still

What indicates a positive result (meaning the patient has a rotator cuff injury) in the Drop Arm Test?

• Patient controls the arm without pain

• Sudden drop in the arm, pain, or weakness

• Arm remains steady

• No movement in the arm.

Fill in the blank: A visible deformity, extreme pain, and inability to move the joint are signs and symptoms (S/S) of _______.

• Fracture

• Sprain

• Shoulder dislocation

• Muscle strain

What is a main cause of a Shoulder Labral Tear?

• Tear of the labrum inside the shoulder joint

• Fracture of the shoulder bone

• Dislocation of the shoulder

• Inflammation of the shoulder muscles.

Fill in the blank: The 'Thawing' stage in frozen shoulder is associated with ______.

• Decreased pain

• Increased ROM

• Stiffness