Introduction Small lumps that progress in your tonsils are known as tonsilloliths or tonsil stones. Bad breath is the primary sign of tonsil stones. Methods for tonsil stone removal at home involve using a saltwater gargle or a water pick. If the tonsil stones are coming back or bothering you, your distributor could recommend surgery….
Introduction The Ottawa Ankle Rules define the need for radiographs in acute ankle damage. Both the general public and sportsmen frequently suffer from ankle sprains. According to estimates, there are 25,000 ankle sprains every day in the USA, or one for every 10,000 people. An ankle sprain occurs more frequently in females than in males (13.6 vs….
Introduction The Knee to Wall Test is a simple and useful way to measure your ankle dorsiflexion range of motion. It is a common test utilized by physical therapists and other healthcare specialists to assess ankle mobility and function. Purpose An evaluation of the dorsiflexion range of movement (DROM) at the ankle joint is done…
What is the Homan sign? The Homan sign is a clinical finding of discomfort behind the knee when the foot is forcibly dorsiflexed. This sign was first published in 1994 by American physician John Homans and has usually been conducted as part of the physical examination in persons with suspected lower extremity deep vein thrombosis…
Introduction: Do most spiders have poison? Most spiders are benign, and they rarely bite humans. All spiders produce venom, a poison, yet the majority of them lack fangs strong enough to pierce human skin. Arachnids (not insects) include spiders. They belong to the same group as ticks, mites, and scorpions. All of these spiders have…
Introduction The Y Balance Test is a functional assessment test used to measure an individual’s balance, strength, and neuromuscular control in sports medicine, physical therapy, and fitness. This exam has the purpose of evaluating the stability and coordination of the lower extremities, namely the legs and ankles. It is frequently used as part of a…
Definition Leg swelling can happen in any part of the legs, involving the feet, ankles, calves, and thighs. Leg swelling can result either from fluid collection (fluid retention) or from inflammation in injured or diseased tissues or joints. Many of the causes of leg swelling, such as trauma or prolonged standing or sitting, are common,…
Introduction The Noble’s test (Noble’s Compression test) is a provocative iliotibial band test created by Clive Noble. It is often used as an indicator of iliotibial band syndrome; however, no evidence-based study has been conducted to control the validity of this test. Other tests that might be utilized are the modified Ober’s test and the…
Introduction Hoffa’s Test, also known as the Patellar Fat Pad Impingement Test or Hoffa’s Sign, is a physical examination test used by healthcare professionals, particularly in orthopedics, to evaluate for potential issues in the infrapatellar fat pad, a fatty tissue located just below the kneecap (patella). This test is frequently used to assess knee pain…
Introduction The Wilson’s Test is a diagnostic test for osteochondritis dissecans of the knee. Osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) of the knee is an idiopathic, focal, subchondral bone abnormality that can cause instability or detachment of bone and the overlying articular cartilage, resulting in osteoarthritis. Data presented at the SoFCOT Symposium (2005) showed that the median age…
