You are a physical therapist, and your patient is a 52-year-old female with a history of cholelithiasis (gallstones). She reports a sharp pain beneath the right shoulder blade and asks you to check it out. Both passive and active range of motion tests do not reproduce the pain. You conclude that it is referred pain. Your patient is incredulous that her gallbladder is hurting her shoulder blade. How do you describe this mechanism to her?

You are a physical therapist, and your patient is a 52-year-old female with a history of cholelithiasis (gallstones). She reports a sharp pain beneath the right shoulder blade and asks you to check it out. Both passive and active range of motion tests do not reproduce the pain. You conclude that it is referred pain. Your patient is incredulous that her gallbladder is hurting her shoulder blade. How do you describe this mechanism to her?

Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)

4th Edition

ISBN:9781305389892

Author:Peter J. Russell, Paul E. Hertz, Beverly McMillan

Publisher:Peter J. Russell, Paul E. Hertz, Beverly McMillan

Chapter41: Sensory Systems

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 3TYK: Which of the following situations is associated with movement and position in the human body? a....

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