A conversational breakdown of the NATA position statement.  We discussed the NATA’s position on the evaluation and management of Superior Labral Anterior-Posterior (SLAP) injuries, the evaluation process of a SLAP lesion, and the nonsurgical management of SLAP lesions.

Timestamps

2:48- What is a SLAP Lesion

4:07- Types of SLAP Lesions

5:30- Mechanisms for a SLAP Lesion

8:23- Evaluation of a possible SLAP injury

15:28- Special Tests for SLAP tears

29:00- Nonsurgical management of a SLAP Lesion

33:20- Outcomes post SLAP

Action Item: When evaluating a possible SLAP tear, use a combination of highly specific and highly sensitive tests. Focus on deficits in rehabilitation.

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