Biceps load test II (Kim’s test 2) Purpose of Biceps load test II (Kim’s test 2): To detect the superior labral anterior and posterior (SLAP) lesions in the glenohumeral joint (1). Patient Position: Supine lying. Examiner Position: Standing/Sitting beside the patient’s affected side. Procedure: First, gently grasp the patient’s elbow and wrist on the affected side. Next, elevate the affected arm to 120 degrees and … Continue reading Biceps Load Test II
Purpose of Biceps Load Test I (Kim’s test 1): To assess the integrity of the superior glenoid labrum in patients with recurrent shoulder dislocations and a Bankart lesion (1). Patient Position: Supine lying. Examiner Position: Sitting beside the patient’s affected side facing the patient at a right angle, adjacent to the affected shoulder at the same height as the patient (1). Procedure: First, gently grasp … Continue reading Biceps Load Test I (Kim’s test 1)
Purpose of clunk test: To detect a superior anterior and posterior labral pathology (glenoid labral tears) of the shoulder joint (1). Patient position: Supine lying, with the affected shoulder slightly over the edge of the bed (1).Examiner position: Stand facing the patient’s affected side. Procedure: First, hold the patient’s elbow on the affected side using one hand and place the other hand on the posterior … Continue reading Clunk Test
Purpose of Speed’s Test: To detect inflammation or lesions in the biceps/labral complex (1). Patient position: Sitting or Standing upright with the affected arm relaxed by the side. Examiner position: Standing beside the patient’s affected side. Procedure: First, position the affected shoulder in 90 degree-flexion and full external rotation (1). Next, place the elbow in extension and the forearm in supination (1). Ask the patient … Continue reading Speed’s Test
Originally published on HVMN by Nate Martins. Prolonged exercise causes muscle glycogen depletion and inhibition of muscle protein synthesis requiring restoration of muscle glycogen stores after exercise. Post exercise nutrition improves recovery and the composition of meal after exercise affects the rate of recovery. Muscle recovery should be a part of every training plan (specifically post-workout). But there are multiple strategies athletes can employ that … Continue reading Energy Restoration After Exercise: Principles of Muscle Recovery
