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Management Of Adhesive Capsulitis

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1.  The cause of primary adhesive capsulitis is: Unknown Fracture Neurologic irritation Trauma

2.  The presence of which pathology has been linked to the greatest increase in the incidence of adhesive capsulitis? Hypothyroidism Cardiac disease Diabetes mellitus Rheumatoid arthritis

3.  Which is a diagnostic criteria for adhesive capsulitis? Loss of both active and passive ROM ROM loss> 25% in 2 or more planes of motion Passive ER loss> 50% of uninvolved or All of the above

4.  A patient with a stiff and painful shoulder presents to you for evaluation. Examination reveals pain that is 8/10 even at rest and also at night. ROM testing reveals an empty end feel as there is pain prior to end ROM. The patient’s AROM is also significantly less than PROM. What level of irritability would you classify this patient? High Moderate Low Constant

5.  Which intervention technique would be most appropriate for a 60-year-old woman in the acute adhesive/freezing stage of adhesive capsulitis and classified with high irritability? Manipulation under anesthesia High grade mobilizations followed by prolonged stretching Surgical release Cortisone injection, sustained light stretching, and low-grade mobilizations (Grade I-II)