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A 65-year-old female is suffering from painful and limited active shoulder abduction and external rotation, with pain referred to the middle deltoid and mostly nocturnal. The passive range of motion is equally limited and painful, and orthopedic examination did not reveal any arthritic changes. Given her history of high blood sugar levels and hypertension, which diagnosis is most likely?
The passive end feel of the shoulder joint should reveal which of the following?
What types of objective testing should be included for shoulder pain diagnosis? (Select all that apply)
To increase the abduction range of motion (ROM), treatment should focus on which of the following?
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A possible modality for therapy is:
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A 40-year-old woman presented with swelling and pain in both hands for the past four weeks, along with prolonged morning pain and stiffness that improved minimally with movement. What does this suggest?
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Which type of pain is usually intermittent and sharp with movement or mechanical provocation and may be a more constant dull ache or throb at rest?
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While referring to nociceptive pain, which of the following is usually indicative of its presence?
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One of the important features of central sensitization is responsiveness to non-noxious stimuli which is called:
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A 40-year-old man, Henry, complains of right (dominant-limb) lateral elbow pain that limits his ability to perform computer work and power-grip activities. Approximately 3 months ago, he pulled a heavy bookcase across the floor and felt a 'twinge' in his left lateral elbow. Based on his symptoms, identify the main pain type(s) or mechanism(s) solely based on elbow and forearm symptoms.
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