Thompson’s (squeeze) test – What is the purpose, indication and relevance?

Thompson’s Test: Client is prone. Practitioner squeezes the Gastrocnemius and soleus muscles, noting any movement at the ankle and foot

Purpose:

• Assess for Achilles’ tendon rupture

Indications:

• Ankle injury

Relevance:

• Positive test – no movement or plantar flexion of the foot is indicative of severe staring or rupture of the Achilles’ tendon

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This post was written by Omar Rifai