Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2022L01391:reg:9:p2
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2022L01391
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 9 (pt 2/4)
Character Range: 7135–10041

least the 1 year before the clinical onset of rotator cuff syndrome;
Note: Examples of circumstances in which the upper limbs may regularly be used for weight-bearing include transfers from a wheelchair to a chair or bed, and the use of crutches or other walking aids.
(9)          having anatomical narrowing of the subacromial space on the affected side at the time of the clinical onset of rotator cuff syndrome;
Note: anatomical narrowing of the subacromial space is defined in the Schedule 1 - Dictionary.
(10)      having joint instability of the affected shoulder, or dislocation or subluxation of the affected shoulder joint before the clinical onset of rotator cuff syndrome;
(11)      having an infection of the subacromial bursa or subdeltoid bursa of the affected shoulder at the time of the clinical onset of rotator cuff syndrome;
(12)      having an autoimmune disease from the specified list of autoimmune diseases, involving the shoulder joint or associated bursae of the affected side, before the clinical onset  of rotator cuff syndrome;
Note: specified list of autoimmune diseases is defined in the Schedule 1 - Dictionary.
(13)      having gout involving the affected shoulder at the time of the clinical onset of rotator cuff syndrome;
(14)      having acquired scapular dyskinesis of the affected side at the time of the clinical onset  of rotator cuff syndrome;
Note: acquired scapular dyskinesis is defined in the Schedule 1 – Dictionary.
(15)      having smoked at least 20 pack-years of tobacco products before the clinical onset of rotator cuff syndrome;
Note: one pack-year is defined in the Schedule 1 – Dictionary.
(16)      having diabetes mellitus before the clinical onset of rotator cuff syndrome;
(17)      having dyslipidaemia before the clinical onset of rotator cuff syndrome;
Note: dyslipidaemia is defined in the Schedule 1 – Dictionary.
(18)      taking a glucocorticoid drug as specified before the clinical onset of rotator cuff syndrome;
Note: taking a glucocorticoid drug as specified is defined in the Schedule 1 – Dictionary.
(19)      taking a fluoroquinolone antibiotic within the 60 days before the clinical onset of rotator cuff syndrome;
(20)      taking an aromatase inhibitor for at least 4 weeks within the 2 years before the clinical onset of rotator cuff syndrome;
Note: Examples of aromatase inhibitors include anastrozole, exemestane and letrozole.
(21)      having an injury to the affected shoulder within the 3 months before the clinical worsening of rotator cuff syndrome;
             Note 1: Examples of activities or circumstances that can cause an injury to the affected shoulder include a fall, a violent pull or sudden traction injury, sports injury, a blow or direct trauma to the shoulder, lifting weights, and improperly administered vaccination to the shoulder.
Note 2: injury to the affected shoulder is defined in the Schedule 1 –