This document discusses common shoulder pathologies seen in industrial athletes. It begins with shoulder anatomy including bones and muscles. It then discusses common injuries like impingement and rotator cuff tears. Impingement is caused by encroachment in the subacromial space and can be primary from bone spurs or congenital issues, or secondary from muscle imbalances or poor posture. Rotator cuff tears can be partial or full thickness and result from repetitive stress or acute trauma. Treatment involves rehabilitation exercises and potentially surgery. Trigger points are also discussed as a potential cause of shoulder pain presenting in specific patterns that can be treated with massage or spray techniques. Overall the document provides an overview of shoulder issues in industrial settings and potential
What is Kaltenborn concept? What is kaltenborn assessment method? How we treat major joints with Kaltenborn approach? What are grades of Kaltenborne? How to find slack in joint? How to diagnose which capsule of joint is restricted? How to treat joint restriction with manual mobilization? How to treat adhesive capsulitis with kaltenborn treatment approach?
What is Kaltenborn concept? What is kaltenborn assessment method? How we treat major joints with Kaltenborn approach? What are grades of Kaltenborne? How to find slack in joint? How to diagnose which capsule of joint is restricted? How to treat joint restriction with manual mobilization? How to treat adhesive capsulitis with kaltenborn treatment approach?
Traction: a basic physiotherapy modality used for inducing space between the joints. this slideshow deals with various types of traction and its application to cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine.
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A type of manual therapy in which the muscle or the joint is altered and placed in a position of comfort for certain duration after which the pain disappears completely or gets reduced. this slide show explains about the principles, mechanism and Phases of PRT
Traction: a basic physiotherapy modality used for inducing space between the joints. this slideshow deals with various types of traction and its application to cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine.
Joint mobilization refers to a technique of manual therapy by which a therapist applies a brief stretch of 30s or less through traction and gliding along a joint surface.
Hand Therapy - Continuous Passive MotionLynne Pringle
Hand therapy rehabilitation using a Continuous Passive Motion machine - painless passive range, swelling reduction and ultimate full active range of motion
A type of manual therapy in which the muscle or the joint is altered and placed in a position of comfort for certain duration after which the pain disappears completely or gets reduced. this slide show explains about the principles, mechanism and Phases of PRT
This is my current baby. I have always been interested in personal health, and I am currently working on becoming NASM CPT certified (I've passed practice tests, I just need to set aside a few weeks to actually take the real thing). TrP are a topic of health that has always been an interest of mine, and when training people, or looking after my own health, I would like to incorporate clinical Myofascial dysfunction treatment in my and others workouts. I decided to go straight to the golden source, and I have slowly but surely been going over the Travell Trigger Point Manual over the previous few months, painstakingly notating all information I consider to be important. I plan on finishing this project in particular by mid-2018, and hope that I can help others identify any myofascial pain and stay healthy in their own personal lives :)
Tendon ruptures of the biceps brachii, one of the dominant muscles of the arm, have been reported in the United States with increasing frequency. Ruptures of the proximal biceps tendon make up 90-97% of all biceps ruptures and almost exclusively involve the long head.
Lumbosacral strain, often referred to as lower back strain, is a condition characterized by injury or overexertion of the muscles, tendons, or ligaments in the lower back region, specifically around the lumbar spine and sacrum. It commonly occurs due to activities involving repetitive motions, improper lifting techniques, sudden movements, or prolonged periods of poor posture.
Individuals with lumbosacral strain typically experience symptoms such as dull, achy pain in the lower back, stiffness, muscle spasms, and limited range of motion. In some cases, the pain may radiate into the buttocks or legs, a condition known as sciatica. Diagnosis often involves a thorough medical history, physical examination, and may include imaging tests such as X-rays, MRI, or CT scans to assess the extent of the injury.
Treatment options for lumbosacral strain include rest, ice or heat therapy, pain medications, muscle relaxants, physical therapy, chiropractic adjustments, and in severe cases, corticosteroid injections or surgery. Prevention strategies focus on maintaining proper posture, strengthening core muscles, practicing safe lifting techniques, and maintaining a healthy weight.
By understanding the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for lumbosacral strain, individuals can take proactive steps to prevent and manage lower back pain effectively, improving their overall quality of life.
Traction is a physical force which brings about separation of the joint through the bone along its long axis. This can be done manually or mechanically and provides several beneficial effects.
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Musculoskeletal Disorders or MSDs are injuries and disorders that affect the human body’s movement or musculoskeletal system (i.e. muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves, discs, blood vessels, etc.)
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Discuss the value of “off-site” clinical opportunities
What is the COES Database?
What roadblocks are present for both the student and clinical sites?
Future goals in bridging the gap between students, program directors and clinical opportunity sites?
February is Safety and Health month at the Kennedy Space Center. Here is one of our general presentations that we gave to those who wanted to know more about basic injuries, how to treat, ice vs heat, sprains vs strains, etc.
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2. Chapter 9, Human Physiology - From Cells to Systems, Lauralee Sherwood, 9th edition
3. Chapter 29, Ganong’s Review of Medical Physiology, 26th edition
4. Electrocardiogram, StatPearls - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK549803/
5. ECG in Medical Practice by ABM Abdullah, 4th edition
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Title: Sense of Taste
Presenter: Dr. Faiza, Assistant Professor of Physiology
Qualifications:
MBBS (Best Graduate, AIMC Lahore)
FCPS Physiology
ICMT, CHPE, DHPE (STMU)
MPH (GC University, Faisalabad)
MBA (Virtual University of Pakistan)
Learning Objectives:
Describe the structure and function of taste buds.
Describe the relationship between the taste threshold and taste index of common substances.
Explain the chemical basis and signal transduction of taste perception for each type of primary taste sensation.
Recognize different abnormalities of taste perception and their causes.
Key Topics:
Significance of Taste Sensation:
Differentiation between pleasant and harmful food
Influence on behavior
Selection of food based on metabolic needs
Receptors of Taste:
Taste buds on the tongue
Influence of sense of smell, texture of food, and pain stimulation (e.g., by pepper)
Primary and Secondary Taste Sensations:
Primary taste sensations: Sweet, Sour, Salty, Bitter, Umami
Chemical basis and signal transduction mechanisms for each taste
Taste Threshold and Index:
Taste threshold values for Sweet (sucrose), Salty (NaCl), Sour (HCl), and Bitter (Quinine)
Taste index relationship: Inversely proportional to taste threshold
Taste Blindness:
Inability to taste certain substances, particularly thiourea compounds
Example: Phenylthiocarbamide
Structure and Function of Taste Buds:
Composition: Epithelial cells, Sustentacular/Supporting cells, Taste cells, Basal cells
Features: Taste pores, Taste hairs/microvilli, and Taste nerve fibers
Location of Taste Buds:
Found in papillae of the tongue (Fungiform, Circumvallate, Foliate)
Also present on the palate, tonsillar pillars, epiglottis, and proximal esophagus
Mechanism of Taste Stimulation:
Interaction of taste substances with receptors on microvilli
Signal transduction pathways for Umami, Sweet, Bitter, Sour, and Salty tastes
Taste Sensitivity and Adaptation:
Decrease in sensitivity with age
Rapid adaptation of taste sensation
Role of Saliva in Taste:
Dissolution of tastants to reach receptors
Washing away the stimulus
Taste Preferences and Aversions:
Mechanisms behind taste preference and aversion
Influence of receptors and neural pathways
Impact of Sensory Nerve Damage:
Degeneration of taste buds if the sensory nerve fiber is cut
Abnormalities of Taste Detection:
Conditions: Ageusia, Hypogeusia, Dysgeusia (parageusia)
Causes: Nerve damage, neurological disorders, infections, poor oral hygiene, adverse drug effects, deficiencies, aging, tobacco use, altered neurotransmitter levels
Neurotransmitters and Taste Threshold:
Effects of serotonin (5-HT) and norepinephrine (NE) on taste sensitivity
Supertasters:
25% of the population with heightened sensitivity to taste, especially bitterness
Increased number of fungiform papillae
Ethanol (CH3CH2OH), or beverage alcohol, is a two-carbon alcohol
that is rapidly distributed in the body and brain. Ethanol alters many
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10. Impingement
Encroachment of the
subacromial space
that decreases the
area through which
the supraspinatus and
subacromial bursa
pass underneath the
subacromial arch
11. Causes
Primary Impingement
• Congenital anomaly
of the acromion
• Osteophyte (bone
spur) of the distal
acromion
Secondary Impingement
• Capsular laxity or
tightness
• Postural deviations
• Rotator Cuff weakness
• Muscular imbalances
• Cervical radiculopathy
18. Symptoms
Stage I:
• Pain only with activity and little or no
weakness with ROM not restricted
Stage II:
• Pain both during and after activity,
including ADL, and sometimes also at
night
Stage III:
• Continuous pain and restricted ROM
19. Symptoms
Pain and weakness pronounced midrange
from 60-120 degrees of abduction and
flexion
Dull or deep pain underneath the
acromion
Pain may also be experienced along the
bicep and the lateral side of the arm
20. At ↑ risk
Day-to-day activities that involve using the
arm above shoulder level
Continuously working with the arms raised
overhead
Repeated throwing activities
Other repetitive actions of the shoulder
Age >30
21. Treatment
Secondary
• Strengthening of the rotator cuff muscles:
• Internal Rotation and External Rotation @ N & 90⁰
• Side Lying External Rotation
• Scaption
• D1 and D2 Patterns
• Rhythmic Stabilizations
30. Causes
Chronic
• Impingement
• Repetitive Stress
Acute / Traumatic
• Shoulder dislocation
• Lifting an object that is too heavy with one arm
• Lifting a heavy object improperly
31. Symptoms
Dull deep ache in the shoulder that can
become sharp with sudden movements or
lifting of objects
Disturbed sleep, especially when laying on
affected side
Difficulty with ADL such as combing the hair,
reaching behind the back, and reaching a
high shelf
Weakness of the arm
32. At ↑ Risk
Age >30
Individuals who play sports that require
repetitive arm motions, particularly
overhead
Individuals whose job consist of repetitive
arm motions overhead
Those with impingement
33. Treatment
Conservative
Treatment
• Rehabilitation
Surgical Treatment
• Open Repair
• Arthroscopic Repair
* All surgical procedures
should be followed with
rehabilitation*
34. Treatment
Surgical – Open Repair
• First technique used for rotator cuff tears
• A traditional open surgical incision is often
required if the tear is large or complex
• This surgical incision is going to be larger than
with other surgical procedures
• The surgeon makes the incision over the
shoulder and detaches the deltoid to see and
gain access to the torn rotator cuff tendon
36. Treatment
Surgical- Arthroscopic Repair
Surgeon inserts a small camera, called an
arthroscope, into the shoulder joint which
displays pictures on a television screen, and
the surgeon uses these images to guide
miniature surgical instruments.
The arthroscope and surgical instruments
are thin needing only small incisions for
surgery rather than the larger incision
needed for open surgery.
Least invasive method to repair a torn
rotator cuff.
38. Treatment
• Rehabilitation
• The rehab followed after surgery depends
on the surgery type and the protocol that is
being followed.
• The shoulder will be immobilized after
surgery and therapy will need to be done to
regain ROM, strength, and neuromuscular
control of the shoulder.
• Exercises previously mentioned for
impingement will be implemented later on
during rehab for rotator cuff tears
39. Trigger Points
Focus of hyperirritability in a tissue, that when
compressed, is locally tender and, if sufficiently
hypersensitive, gives rise to referred pain and
tenderness.
40. Types
Latent trigger point- painful only when
touched
Active trigger point- always tender and can
produce referred pain whether muscle is
active or inactive
41. Causes
Injury
• Fractures
• Sprains
• Dislocations
• Muscle impact
injuries
• Stress of excessive
or unusual exercise
Overload
• Prolonged
stationary posture
• Prolonged muscle
immobilization in a
shortened position
• Nerve compression
42. Symptoms
Dull ache Very Intense
Muscle weakness
Reduced ROM
Pressure in a certain area elicits a referred pain
pattern that is unique for each muscle
*The referral patterns do not follow neurological
referral patterns *
*The sensation of trigger point pain is also different
from neurologically referred pain*
43. Symptoms
Pain becomes amplified with:
• Muscle activity
• Passive stretch of the muscle
• Direct pressure
• Prolonged stationary periods followed by
moving
44. At ↑ Risk
Working at a desk that has not been
ergonomically assessed
Constant overhead activity
Working out in short, overly intense, manner
Not giving muscles time to relax after a
workout
Poor posture
45. Examination
Check for improper posture : forward head
tilt, rounded shoulders
Check for muscular imbalance
Check bilateral ROM
Palpate the area to locate any possible
tenderness over what feels like a hard ball
within the muscle
48. Treatment
Spray/Ice-and-Stretch
Before treatment the muscle is moved
throughout its ROM
With the muscle anchored at one end, the ice
or vapocoolant spray is applied in a sweeping
motion in parallel strokes in only one direction
over the length of the muscle and then over
the referred pain pattern
As this is applied a rhythmic, passive, slow, and
continual stretch is applied progressively to the
muscle
49. Treatment
Ischemic Compression
Pressure is applied slowly and progressively
over the trigger point as the tension in the
trigger point and its taut band subsides.
This is followed by a stretch of the muscle
50. Treatment
Deep-Stroking Massage
A firm pressure is used along the muscle
Pressure increases progressively
A milking movement from farthest to closest
end of muscle
51. Take Home Points
If you suspect you may have impingement
or a rotator cuff tear try conservative
method of rehab first
• Make sure you focus on strengthening the
rotator cuff and scapulothoracic msucles
If symptoms do not subside you can always
conveniently come and pay us a visit at
RehabWorks and we can schedule a consult
with you to try and pinpoint the cause of
your pain and make a diagnosis
52. Take Home Points
Remember that some shoulder pain can
simply be a trigger point in a tense muscle,
which that follows a referral pain pattern
that targets the shoulder
• The pattern it follows and the associated
pain is different than nerve pathology
associated pain
Massages and trigger point balls are very
effective ways of controlling and
minimizing the pain
- Good morning everyone! As you all know by now I have had the privilege of being an intern here at KSC RehabWorks.
I wanted to first thank you all for coming this morning and sharing a little bit of your time with us.
I am glad to see some familiar faces and also glad to see new faces.
For some this will be familiar information that I will hopefully go more in detail about
For some it will be completely new information
My goal today is to have you walk out of here with a better understanding of some of these shoulder pathologies
We will be talking about three shoulder pathologies today: shoulder impingement, rotator cuff tears, and trigger points that commonly affect the shoulder
But before we start lets get some basic education on the anatomy we will be dealing with
- First I would like to educate everyone on the basic anatomy of the shoulder
This will give you all a base from which to understand the injuries I will be speaking of today
Knowing this anatomy will help pinpoint possible causes of injury to the shoulder as well as give us an idea as to what route to take for treatment of these injuries
If you have a specific locations of pain and can identify the structures in that area you can normally narrow down your diagnosis much easier
In this picture you see in front of you there are basic bones and bony landmarks essential for understanding shoulder injuries
Our bones act as the framework of the body
They also act as attachments sites for muscles and other tissue
The bones you see here and the names given to different parts of these bones are all we need to know for the injuries I will be discussing today
Point and state the names of all important areas
Next we will talk about the important muscles that work in some form or another to keep movement at the shoulder in optimal condition
Muscles are responsible for the movements of the body and the image you see here gives all the muscles generally associated with the posterior shoulder complex
On the left side we see the more superficial muscles
On the right side you we see the deeper musculature
It is important to note that there are scapulothoracic muscles that help with proper dynamic movement of the shoulder. They allow the scapula to move in unison with the humerus to keep the humeral head in the glenoid. Strength in these muscles is key to avoiding several shoulder pathologies.
The image you see here gives all the muscles generally associated with the anterior shoulder complex
On the left side again you will find the more superficial muscles
On the right side again you will find the deeper musculature
The serratus anterior shown in this picture is a part of the scapulothoracic muscles
The rotator cuff is made up of four muscles: supraspinatus, infraspinatus, subscapularis, and teres minor
The rotator cuff muscles is the second group of muscles that are extremely important when talking about proper movement of the shoulder joint and proper strength of these muscles can prevent shoulder pathology.
Normal function of the rotator cuff is to depress the humeral head during shoulder elevation motions and keep in tightly inside that glenoid cavity.
Muscles cannot fire without the proper nerves innervating them and so I wanted to give you just a basic picture illustrating exactly what is going on in regards to nerves at the shoulders
It’s a pretty big group of nerves collectively known as the brachial plexus that run from the spine and separate further as they run into the entire arm and hand
Name the nerves on the bottom right.
Nerve pain sensation is tingling, burning, and numbness
This type of pain follows a specific path depending on which nerve if being irritated
These pictures show how the brachial plexus branches out into several nerves and innervates the arm. (Right picture has innervation sections clearly defined and can help you all visual the concept of having never pain that is specific to only some portions of the arm because the associated irritated nerve only innervates that specific portion of the arm)
This will be important to remember later on when we discuss trigger points.
Okay so we have a general understanding now of the pieces of the puzzle that make up the shoulder
So now we want to see how these pieces are affected by injury and how some of these pieces can cause an injury
The first pathology I would like to talk about is shoulder impingement
Who here has heard of shoulder impingement before, or knows someone who has shoulder impingement, or has shoulder discomfort and pain and have gone above and beyond doing their google searching (avoiding a doctor) and think they might have shoulder impingement themselves?
Okay well pay close attention as I go through all these points if you want to be further informed
- Impingement is a narrowing of the space within the shoulder which leads to a pinching of deep musculature in the shoulder, particularly the supraspinatus which runs directly under the subachromial arch (seen here – point out on picture)
The space is already narrow to begin with and further narrowing can cause impingement to occur.
- Now how does this happen?!
Well there are two kinds of impingement primary and secondary which are differentiated by their causes
Primary Impingement- result of structures present within the subacromial space that narrow the normal size of the space
(read off slide) Congenital anomaly of the acromion, Osteophyte (bone spur) of the distal acromion
Secondary Impingement- reduces the subacromial space because of alterations in the shoulder’s function. (read off slide)
Capsular laxity or tightness, Postural deviations, Rotator Cuff weakness, Muscular imbalances, Cervical radiculopathy
We’re going to go into further depth of primary causes first starting with congenital anomaly of the acromion
The acromion does not somehow progress from one type to another, the shape of the acromion is determined at birth through genetics and maintains its shape throughout life
You can clearly see in these pictured that having a slight curved or hooked acromion significantly decreases the subacromial space, leading to the distal acromion impinging on the structures below it
- The excess bone grown over the acromion can decrease the subacromial space and impinge the structures underneath
Now we will go into further depth on secondary causes starting with capsular laxity or on the other hand capsular tightness because both can affect the movement of the humeral head in the glenoid cavity
If the capsule is loose, the humeral head moves forward during follow-through of throwing motions and leads to impingement
If the capsule is loose it can also lead to instability of the shoulder, which then leads to impingement
If the posterior capsule is tight, it tends to push the humerus upwards and forwards into the anterior joint, during shoulder motions, which can narrow the space and cause impingement
Rounded shoulders
Poor posture causes the shoulders to round forward so that the greater tubercle is more directly under the acromial arch and can create impingement earlier in a range of motion
We see this postural deviation very often in the industrial and occupational setting due to constantly sitting and working at a computer desk that has not been ergonomically checked.
Normal function of the rotator cuff is to depress the humeral head during shoulder elevation motions to provide adequate subacromial space; but if the rotator cuff is weak, the humeral head will ride higher than it should in the joint causing impingement.
Show them using the picture what the rotator cuff does and how humeral head rising can cause impingement
When scapulothoracic muscles are imbalanced this can cause problems with scapulohumeral rhythm and the overall biomechanics of the shoulder
This picture shows a force couple - the rotator cuff and the deltoid.
The anterior and posterior rotator cuff muscles depress the humeral head while the deltoid helps elevate the humerus.
If the rotator cuff is weak and the deltoid is strong the deltoid will overpower the rotator cuff and elevate the humeral head not keeping it in the glenoid and decreasing the subacromial space, which leads to impingement.
Know that we know how shoulder impingement happens lets look into what symptoms may arise when it is present
The severity of impingement can be graded into 3 different staged increasing in severity with the increase in stage.
Therefore as you were all probably already assuming the increase in stage creates greater complaints of pain
Stage I:
Pain only with activity and little or no weakness with ROM not restricted
Stage II:
Pain both during and after activity, including ADL, and sometimes also at night
Stage III:
Continuous pain and restricted ROM
- Here are some further general complaints of pain associated with this injury as well
Generalized shoulder aches in the condition's early stages
Also causes pain when raising the arm out to the side or in front of the body
Most patients complain that the pain makes it difficult for them to sleep, especially when they roll onto the affected shoulder
Okay so far we know the how its caused, what symptoms are present with the injury, and now we will learn what can put you at an increased risk of developing impingment.
http://www.eorthopod.com/impingement-syndrome/topic/81
Day-to-day activities that involve using the arm above shoulder level
Continuously working with the arms raised overhead
Repeated throwing activities
Other repetitive actions of the shoulder
Age >30
I wanted to give you guys some exercises that we would give to someone who came in for a shoulder consult and we found impingement.
I wanted to talk about the treatments for secondary impingement first because more than likely a primary impingement cause will also be accompanied with a secondary impingement weakness
These are exercises you can do at home or at the gym if you have the right tools
We’re going to separate the exercises into muscle groups that we spoke of earlier when talking about anatomy
Rotator Cuff muscles being our first to target
Remember we want the rotator cuff to effectively keep the humeral head depressed in the glenoid and maintain the humeral head tightly in the joint throughout our entire range of motion
Strengthening of the rotator cuff muscles:
Internal Rotation and External Rotation @ N & 90⁰
Side Lying External Rotation
Scaption
D1 and D2 Patterns
Rhythmic Stabilizations
Describe each
For internal and external rotation you can also use a pulley system once theraband gets too easy. You could always make things a little more fun and add throwing drills for IR/ER using small medicine balls which will also help proprioception development
Rythmic stabilization is done with a physioball/swiss ball and also helps with proprioception
You can try and perform a slanted push up on a swiss ball for more difficulty or a normal push up on a BOSU ball. Your ability to balance during these exercises trains your muscles to activate when needed and increase proprioception and strength of those muscles
Do not forget to explain and show D1 (seatbelt) and D2 (sword) patterns
Next we will target the scapulothoracic muscles
Thoracic 3’s (standing or lying on stomach)
Serratus Punches
Prone Row with Retraction
And lastly we will target some of the other muscles that cross the joint that also help with movement of the shoulder
Lat Pull Down
Bicep Curl
Chest Press
Shoulder Shrugs
Seated Rows
Lateral Raises
Forward Flexion
Remember that the causes of primary impingement were bone spurs and congenital anomaly of the acromion or bone spurs
Therapy cannot correct these abnormalities, but may sometimes work to decrease symptoms because usually there is an accompanying secondary cause of weakness also creating impingement. When therapy does not work then this surgical technique is recommended.
What they do is they go into the shoulder and arthroscopically remove the bone spur/hooked distal acromion that is present to increase the subacromial space and remove the cause of impingement
You want to make sure that impingement is not left untreated because If impingement is not treated properly rotator cuff tears can develop
Just picture constant rubbing of the muscles in the subacromial space, eventually the muscle cannot take anymore and begins to tear.
Seen more in older individuals
There are different types of rotator cuff tears
Parital tears which can be graded depending on how much of the tendon has been torn and complete/full thickness tear where the tendon has completely torn and is no longer in contact
So what are some causes of rotator cuff tears, well we already talked about impingement being one cause which is considered chronic because it accumulated over time into a tear and repetitve stress also falls under chronic causes
Some more acute/traumatic causes would be Shoulder dislocation, Falling and catching yourself with one arm, Lifting an object that is too heavy with one arm, Lifting a heavy object improperly
Surgery is highly recommended for those that want to stay active or perform work at their best
Conservative treatment is only recommended for minor partial tears if the person does not live an active lifestyle
Sometimes what may seem like impingement or a rotator cuff injury really turns out to be a trigger point.
Not a lot of individuals are familiar with trigger points and therefore I would like to inform you all a little more on this topic
A trigger point is a focus of hyperirritability in a tissue, that when compressed, is locally tender and, if sufficiently hypersensitive, gives rise to referred pain and tenderness.
There are two types of trigger points
Latent trigger point- painful only when touched
Active trigger point- always tender and can produce referred pain whether muscle is active or inactive
Lets now go over some main causes of trigger points
Trigger points can be caused by various injuries or overload
Injury
Fractures
Sprains
Dislocations
Muscle impact injuries
Stress of excessive or unusual exercise
Overload
Prolonged stationary posture
Prolonged muscle immobilization in a shortened position
Nerve compression
Overload it the most common cause of gradual trigger point onset
Travell and Simons’ theory
When a muscle is damaged in some way calcium is released to this location to cause a sustained contraction.
Muscles need ATP to stop contractions
But in this case this sustained contraction causes ischemia and because of this cannot produce enough ATP to relax the contraction and so the sustained contraction remains.
When this trigger point occurs histamine, seratonin, kinins, and prostaglandins are released which may be the cause of increased sensitivity and irritability
Some of the symptoms you may feel are:
Dull ache Very Intense
Muscle weakness
Reduced ROM
Pressure in a certain area elicits a referred pain pattern that is unique for each muscle
It is very important to note the difference between symptoms of a trigger point and those of a neurological condition.
If you guys recall from the beginning of this presentation nerve pain follows a specific neurological pathway because specific nerves innervate specific parts of the shoulder and arm
*The referral patterns for trigger points do not follow neurological referral patterns* you will see later on in some slides some of the common muscles whose referral pattern goes into the shoulder
Another important difference is the type of pain you will feel with a trigger point is different than nerve pain
Trigger point pain is more of a dull ache or a sharp/stabbing pain, whereas something neurological in nature would elicit prickling, tingling, or numbness
More symptoms are:
Pain becomes amplified with:
Muscle activity
Passive stretch of the muscle
Direct pressure
Prolonged stationary periods followed by moving
What puts you more at risk?
Working at a desk that has not been ergonomically assessed
Constant overhead activity
Working out in short, overly intense, manner
Not giving muscles time to relax after a workout
Poor posture
Next I w ill go over some of the things we look for in the examination process
Check for improper posture : forward head tilt, rounded shoulders
Check for muscular imbalance (a muscle that is more hypertrophied or bigger in nature compared to the surrounding muscles may mean you are using this muscle more often that you should be and can have trigger points)
Check bilateral ROM (affected side can have less ROM)
Palpate the area to locate any possible tenderness over what feels like a hard ball within the muscle
Here are some of the more common trigger points we see that have referral patterns that run into the shoulder
The first are trigger points in the rotator cuff: Infra, Supra, Subscap, Teres minor
Scalenes, levator scapula, Trapezius, and Teres Major
Now how can we treat trigger points? Well there are 3 ways
Spray/Ice-and Stretch
Before treatment the muscle is moved throughout its ROM
With the muscle anchored at one end, the ice or vapocoolant spray is applied in a sweeping motion in parallel strokes in only one direction over the length of the muscle and then over the referred pain pattern
As this is applied a rhythmic, passive, slow, and continual stretch is applied progressively to the muscle
Ischemic Compression
- Pressure is applied slowly and progressively over the trigger point as the tension in the trigger point and its taut band subsides.
- This is followed by a stretch of the muscle
Deep-Stroking Massage
A firm pressure is used along the muscle
Pressure increases progressively
A milking movement from farthest to closest end of muscle
When we provide these massages we look for what feels like little tense balls in the muscles and we work that ball until it diminishes
Now these kinds of massages are not your typical relaxation massages
It is important to note that these treatments when being applied will provide some discomfort and the area being massaged may feel sore for a short period of time, but the results are well worth it.
We normally see very quick results such as: immediate increased ROM (if there was a deficit) and relief of pain after such treatments
You can apply a massage or compression to some trigger points by yourself using a trigger point ball, which is basically a very dense ball like the balls you used to get at a quarter machine when you were little that would bounce, just a bit bigger (show size comparison with hand)
If you suspect you may have impingement or a rotator cuff tear try conservative method of rehab first
Make sure you focus on strengthening the rotator cuff and scapulothoracic msucles
If symptoms do not subside you can always conveniently come and pay us a visit at RehabWorks and we can schedule a consult with you to try and pinpoint the cause of your pain and make a diagnosis
Remember that some shoulder pain can simply be a trigger point in a tense muscle, which that follows a referral pain pattern that targets the shoulder
The pattern it follows and the associated pain is different than nerve pathology associated pain
Massages and trigger point balls are very effective ways of controlling and minimizing the pain
Well that wraps things up for me today
Once again thank you all for coming and getting more informed on some of the more common shoulder pathologies we see here at KSC!
Does anyone have any further questions they would like to ask me?