II. History: Age at onset
- Under age 40 years old
- Glenohumeral Instability (especially if history of Trauma)
- Shoulder Impingement
- Over age 40 years old
- Rotator Cuff Tear (especially if history of Trauma)
- Shoulder Adhesive Capsulitis
- Glenohumeral Osteoarthritis
III. History: Timing
- Night pain
IV. History: Provocative factors
- Pain with overhead activity
- Collision Sports or overhead activities (Throwing sports and Raquet sports)
V. History: Associated Symptoms
- Arm weakness
- Distal arm Paresthesias beyond elbow
- Cervical disc disorder
- Instability sensation (especially if history of prior Shoulder Dislocation)
- Catching or locking sensation
- Glenohumeral labrum tear
- Glenohumeral Arthritis
- Comorbid conditions or referred pain
- See Shoulder Pain for differential diagnosis
- Diabetes Mellitus predisposes to Adhesive Capsulitis
