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Which of the following actions would you initially direct to your client to take in order to test the structure and function of scapulohumeral rhythm?
Suggested Answer: B
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Scapulohumeral rhythm exposes the function of the glenohumeral joint by testing at which degree the scapula activates during an initial abduction of the arm. At 45 degrees, the scapula should engage until the end range motion of abduction.
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Jamal
3 months ago
I’m not so sure. C) Internal rotation could show some interesting dynamics too.
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Omega
3 months ago
I agree, B) Abduction makes sense. It engages the shoulder complex well.
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Noah
3 months ago
I think B) Abduction is the best choice. It really tests the rhythm.
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Kirk
3 months ago
External rotation? That’s an interesting choice, but I’m not sure it fits here.
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Colette
3 months ago
I thought adduction would be more useful for this.
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Katina
4 months ago
Wait, why not just check internal rotation first? Seems more relevant.
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Bettina
5 months ago
Totally agree, abduction is the way to test it!
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Hubert
5 months ago
I’d go with B) Abduction. It’s key for scapulohumeral rhythm.
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Haydee
6 months ago
I feel a bit confused; I thought all these movements could relate to scapulohumeral rhythm, but I guess abduction is the most relevant?
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Carma
6 months ago
I practiced a similar question, and I think it was about testing shoulder movements. Abduction seems like the most logical choice to me.
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Jennie
6 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about how internal and external rotation might not really test the rhythm as effectively as abduction or adduction.
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Tandra
6 months ago
I think it might be abduction since it involves the movement of the arm away from the body, which could help assess scapulohumeral rhythm.