Shoulder joint pain

Pain at extremes of range

Cross body adduction pain

Pain on glides

Restricted glides or + stability tests

Tender over joint line

Painful movement in all directions

Obligate function loss

Diffuse deltoid pain

Unable to sleep on that side

Capsular pattern of restriction

Immediate severe traumatic pain

Focal pain and diffuse aching

Obligate function loss

Able to move in some directions after a while

Limited ROM in CPR if joint inflamed

Stress tests + when ROM increase

Diffuse deltoid pain

Painful movement in all directions

Early progression over 3 months+

Capsular pattern of restriction

Obligate function loss

Middle age female

Shoulder pain +/- deltoid referral

Usually trauma

Pain extremes of range

Painful to lie on

Tender on palpation

Step deformity

Stability tests +

Point pain +/- more diffuse aching

Feeling of slippage, noises, or catching

Pain mid-range and end range

Full ROM

Point pain

May be clicking

Pain resistance function of tendon in mid range

No stretch pain

Isometric bowstring test +

Palpation of ligament tender

Point pain

Feels stable and no noises

Pain resistance of tendon and stretch end range

Full range of motion

Isometric and stretch tests +

Palpation of tendon tender