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Evaluation of the Stiff Shoulder.

Last updated Thursday, February 10, 2005

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Figure 1 - Forward flexion
Figure 1 - Forward flexion

Figure 2 - External rotation
Figure 2 - External rotation

Figure 3 - Internal rotation
Figure 3 - Internal rotation

Figure 4 - Cross body
Figure 4 - Cross body

Introduction

The normal shoulder is the most moveable joint in the body. It enables us to put our hand in a wide range of positions, for example reaching over head, reaching cross the body, reaching up the back and rotating out to the side. These motions are accomplished by motion between the humerus (arm bone) and scapula (shoulder blade) as well as between the scapula and the chest wall. These motions are called humeroscapular and scapulothoracic motions.

Average shoulder motions

Forward flexion: 170 degrees

External rotation: 80 degrees

Internal rotation: T5 segment

Cross body: 14 cm


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