Physiotherapy

Apprehension Test used to check out Ant Shoulder Instability

Tendon Glide Exs

Frenkel's exercise

Lying (Head raised); Hip abduction and adduction. The leg is fully supported throughout on the smooth surface of a plinth or on a re-education board.

Lying (Head raised); one Hip and Knee flexion and extension. The heel is supported throughout and slides on the plinth to a position indicated by the physiotherapist.

Lying (Head raised); one Leg raising to place Heel on specified mark. The mark may be made on the plinth, on the patient's other foot or shin, or the heel may be placed in the palm of the physiotherapist's hand.

Lying (Head raised); Hip and Knee flexion and extension, abduction and adduction. The legs may work alternately or in opposition to each other.Stopping and starting during the course of the movement may be introduced to increase the control required to perform any of these exercises.

Sitting; one Leg stretching, to slide Heel to a position indicated by a mark on the floor.

Sitting; alternate Leg stretching and lifting to place Heel or Toe on specified mark.

Stride sitting; change to standing and then sit down again - The feet are drawn back and the trunk inclined forwards from the hips to get the centre of gravity over the base.

Stride standing; transference of weight from Foot to Foot.

Stride standing; walking sideways placing Feet on marks on the floor. Some support may be necessary, but the patient must be able to see his feet.

Standing; walking placing Feet on marks. The length of the stride can be varied by the physiotherapist according to the patient's capacity.

Standing; turn round. Patients find this difficult and are helped by marks on the floor.