Abstract
A patient with left shoulder dysfunction following an arthroscopic subacromial decompression and surgical debridement of the labrum was seen for physical therapy treatment for 14 sessions from 6/15/15 to 8/12/15 at an outpatient physical therapy clinic. Treatment was provided by a student physical therapist under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist. The patient was evaluated at the initial encounter with an assessment of upper extremity range of motion; the Disabilities of the Arm, Hand, and Shoulder questionnaire to measure upper extremity function; the Focus on Therapeutic Outcomes questionnaire to assess the patient’s ability to perform activities of daily living; and the Fear-Avoidance Beliefs questionnaire to assess the patient’s potential fears related to avoidance of physical activity, and a plan of care was established. Main goals for the patient were to improve range of motion, strength, endurance, power, and neuromuscular control in order to return to baseball. Main interventions used were manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, and sport-specific training. The patient improved range of motion, strength, endurance, power, and neuromuscular control and was able to return to throwing. The patient was discharged home with a home exercise program.