Codman’s (drop-arm) test – What is the purpose, indication and relevance?
December 31, 2020 7:34 amCodman’s (Drop-Arm) Test: Client is standing. Practitioner adbucts the client’s arm to 90° and ask client to slowly lower arms... View Article
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Patellar grind test – What is the purpose, indication and relevance?
December 31, 2020 7:34 amPatellar Grind Test: Client is supine. Practitioner places their hand on the patella, pushing downwards while patient contacts quadriceps. Purpose:... View Article
Morton’s (forefoot squeeze) test – What is the purpose, indication and relevance?
December 31, 2020 7:33 amMorton’s Test: Client is seated. Practitioner grasps the food and gently squeezes the metatarsals together. Purpose: Assess for impingement of... View Article
Apley’s scratch test – What is the purpose, indication and relevance?
December 31, 2020 7:32 amApley’s Scratch Test: Client is standing and attempts to touch their hands together behind their back by placing one hand... View Article
Cozen’s test – What is the purpose, indication and relevance?
December 31, 2020 7:31 amCozen’s Test: Client is seated or standing, and flexes the shoulder anteriorly with the elbow in full extension. Practitioners resists... View Article
Cervical spine distraction test – What is the purpose, indication and relevance?
December 31, 2020 7:31 amCervical Distraction Test: Client is supine. Practitioner places one hand under clients posterior occiput and the other on the forehead,... View Article
What are the three most common orthopedic presentations of the wrist and the major tests used to evaluate them?
December 31, 2020 7:29 amCarpal tunnel syndrome Phalen’s test Tinel’s sign de Quervain’s tenosynovitis Finkelstein’s test Ligamentous or capsular contracture Retinacular test
Burns Bench Test – What is the purpose, indication and relevance?
December 31, 2020 7:28 amBurns Bench Test: Client is kneeling on the exam table. Practitioner firmly grasps the patient’s ankle from behind and instructs... View Article
Reduction click – What is the purpose, indication and relevance?
December 31, 2020 7:27 amReduction Click: Client is supine, practitioner flexes the knee to 90° and then brings the leg into extension with internal... View Article
Bounce home test – What is the purpose, indication and relevance?
December 31, 2020 7:27 amBounce Home Test: Client is supine. Practitioner passively flexes the client’s hip and knee to 90°, and then allows the... View Article