II. History: Injury
- Mechanism of Injury
- Direct blow to Shoulder (e.g. Fall on Shoulder)
- Fall on Outstretched Hand
- Prior Shoulder injuries or dislocations
III. 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
IV. History: Timing
- Night pain
V. History: Provocative factors
- Pain with overhead activity
- Collision Sports or overhead activities (Throwing sports and Raquet sports)
VI. History: Associated Symptoms
- Arm weakness
- Distal arm Paresthesias beyond elbow (esp. if Neck Pain)
- 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
