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This evaluation format examines sports-related injuries, including fractures, dislocations, and joint instabilities. It covers the history, observation, palpation, and special tests to assess ligament, muscle, and tendon integrity. Referrals to medical professionals are recommended for severe cases with gross deformity, significant pain, circulation impairment, abnormal sensations, or doubt about severity.
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Evaluation Format Sports Medicine I
Evaluation Format • History-MOI, location of pain, sensations • Observation-compare uninjured to injured • Palpation-palpate anatomical structures • Special Tests-assess integrity of ligament, muscle, or tendon
Apprehension Relocation Anterior Instability Posterior Instability Sulcus Sign Neers Test Hawkins-Kennedy GH Joint Stability Tests
Empty Can Test IR Stress ER Stress Rotator Cuff Muscle
AC Glide Test AC Compression AC Joint Test
SC Joint Glide SC Joint Test
Referrals to MD • Fracture, Separation, Dislocation • Gross Deformity • Significant Pain • Increased Swelling • Circulation Impairment • Joint Instability • Abnormal Sensations • Weak Pulse • Any doubt about severity