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Shoulder History


- History: (questions for modified Simple Shoulder Test);
    - Can patient...
          - comfortably place are at side?
          - sleep on side?
          - eat with utensil
          - dress
               - tuck in back of shirt?
          - place hand behind head?
               - comb hair;
          - place coin on shelf?
          - place 1 lb. wt on shelf?
          - place 8 lb. wt on shelf?
          - carry 20 lbs. at side?
          - toss underhand?
          - toss overhand?
          - wash back of contra-lateral shoulder?
          - do usual work?
          - do laundry
          - use toilet

- Other:
    - overhead throwing activities?