Patellar grind test – What is the purpose, indication and relevance?

Patellar Grind Test: Client is supine. Practitioner places their hand on the patella, pushing downwards while patient contacts quadriceps.

Purpose:

• Assess for patellofemoral syndrome

Indications:

• Patellar pain
• Suspected chondromalacia patella or patellar injury

Relevance:

• Positive test – pain or crepitus with movement of the patella is indicative of patellofemoral dysfunction

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This post was written by Omar Rifai