Quiz - Intro to PT - Shoulder

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

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

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

• Decreased pain

• Increased ROM

• Stiffness

What is Impingement?

• Inflammation of the tendons surrounding the shoulder

• Inflammation of the bursa surrounding the shoulder

• When the space between the acromion and rotator cuff narrows

• None of the above.

Frozen shoulder results in:

• Increased joint flexibility

• Severe joint pain and stiffness

• Immediate joint recovery

• Enhanced muscular strength

Which part of the shoulder is most susceptible to injury from overuse?

• Clavicle

• Acromion

• Glenoid

• Rotator cuff

Which carpal bone is most commonly fractured in the hand and wrist?

• Hamate

• Trapezoid

• Scaphoid

• Triquetrium