STROKE-SHOULDER PAIN MANAGEMENT

SUMMARY

NON-PHARMACOLOGIC MANAGEMENT
1. CRPS: stretching exercises, stellate-ganglion block, intra-articular injection.
2. Inferior subluxation: FES, sling when upright.
3. Rotator cuff tear: PT/ROM exercises, steroid injection, surgical repair.
4. Impingement: PT/ROM exercises, scapular mobilization, subacromial injection.
5. Adhesive capsulitis: arthrogram (diagnostic and therapeutic), ROM exercises.
6. Bicipital tendonitis: tendon sheath injection.

Reference(s)

Cifu, D.X. (2020). Braddom’s physical medicine and rehabilitation. Elsevier. Get it on Amazon.
Cuccurullo, S. (2019). Physical medicine and rehabilitation board review. New York: Demosmedical. Get it on Amazon.
O’Young, B., Young, M.A. and Stiens, S.A. (2008). Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Secrets. Mosby. Get it on Amazon.