Exam 6: Musculoskeletal Examination

A patient presents to the physical therapist after injuring the R shoulder during a fall.The shoulder does not appear swollen or warm with palpation.The patient reports pain at the end range of motion and with moderate resistance to movement.In what stage of tissue healing is this patient?

The therapist asks the patient at the initial evaluation to describe pain symptoms over the last 48 hours.The patient reports that pain has been decreasing slightly.At the next visit,the therapist asks the same question,and the patient reports that pain has remained the same since the last intervention.What might this indicate about the intervention?

When performing a gross examination of posture from the anterior view,what landmarks can the therapist use?

During inspection of the soft tissue,the therapist notes a blue discoloration of the skin and nail beds.What does this tell the therapist?

When evaluating a patient's shoulder extension the therapist notes a rubbery-like resistance toward the end of the motion.How would this best be described?

What is the correct procedure for performing resisted isometric testing?

Which of the following questions would be BEST to obtain an unbiased answer from the patient regarding pain?

During inspection of the soft tissue,the therapist notes redness of the skin over the lateral aspect of the knee.What does this tell the therapist?

Why is it important to obtain information about the patient's past and current medical conditions?

Which answer BEST describes the type of information that should be obtained about the patient's symptoms?

After the therapist completes the interview,what should be the next step in the examination?

What are important characteristics of noncapsular patterns of restricted motion?

How would a therapist grade the muscle of a patient who is able to perform shoulder flexion through the full available range of motion,against gravity,with strong resistance?

A patient presents with a capsular pattern of the shoulder.What might cause this?