Practical, clinically focused, and highly illustrated, this new guide includes content not covered in any other book, presented in a user-friendly format. Part I introduces the concepts of subjective evaluation, observation/posture, related referral joint testing, neurovascular testing, palpation, and range of motion testing. Part II comprises the bulk of the text, covering the major shoulder tests that clinicians perform. Part III features supplemental tests used in the clinical setting. Finally, Part IV pulls all the information together by testing students and clinicians alike with a series of case studies. The reader will also find extensive, up-to-date references for further research or study.
Section I: General Overview 1. Introduction: How to use this book Definition of Objective Terms (PPV, NPV, Sensitivity Specificity etc) Comparison of evaluation findings to surgical findings and other diagnostic tests 2. Subjective Evaluation: Basis of Subjective Evaluation Sport and Activity Specific Questioning Baseball / throwing sports . Tennis . Golf . Swimming 3. Observation / Posture: Observation Posture Scapular Evaluation 4. Related Referral Joint Testing: Cervical Spine Clearing Tests AC joint clearing SC joint clearing Elbow joint clearing 5. Neurovascular Testing: Sensation - sensory evaluation Map of dermatomes Semmes Weinstein Kit Strength - refer to chapter X Reflexes - brief overview Thoracic Outlet Testing: Rayan & Rayan Research 6. Palpation: Rotator Cuff Palpation based on Mackarey research Palpation sequence Indications based on palpation (Davies & DeCarlo, 1995) 7. Range of Motion Testing