AANA19 Shoulder Access Pass-Exam and Pathomechanics of the Throwing Athlete - Featured Lecture-Dr. James P. Bradley, M.D.

Exam and Pathomechanics of the Throwing Athlete - Featured Lecture-Dr. James P. Bradley, M.D.

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The lecture covers the complex physical exam and pathomechanics of the throwing athlete's shoulder, emphasizing the high forces involved and the importance of the kinetic chain from toes to fingertips. Key issues include scapular dyskinesia, capsular contractures, dynamic instability, and various lesions. Posture, balance, hip and core stability, and scapular positioning are critical to function and injury prevention. The speaker highlights nuanced diagnostic tests for conditions like SLAP lesions and biceps tunnel syndrome, stressing that many MRI abnormalities are asymptomatic. Ultimately, thrower's shoulder results from kinetic chain breakdown, requiring comprehensive assessment and targeted treatment to restore function.

Keywords

thrower's shoulder

kinetic chain

scapular dyskinesia

SLAP lesions

shoulder instability