Definition The Arm Squeeze Test is a clinical examination test used to distinguish shoulder disease from cervical nerve root compression to differentiate diagnosis. When the middle third of the upper arm is compressed or squeezed, nerve compression syndrome typically becomes agitated. Clinical Relevant Anatomy Purpose Technique Results if the patient reports a score of 3…
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Cozen’s Test is an important examination test that helps to diagnose Lateral epicondylitis (Tennis elbow). Purpose How to perform Cozen’s Test? Patient Position Examiner Position Technique Practical Advice Maintain the patient’s flexion of the fingers during resisted wrist extension to lessen the possibility of finding the disease at the extensor digitorum origin. In order to…
Introduction Purpose Technique A few general points to keep in mind while taking the test Positive Test Upper Limb Tension Test 1 (ULTT1, which measures compression of the Median Nerve) is as follows: Upper Limb Tension Test 2A (ULTT2A) Upper Limb Tension Test 2B (ULTT2B, for checking radial nerve compression) Upper limb tension Test 3…
Whipple test is an important examination test that helps to diagnose partial rotator cuff tears and or superior labrum tears. Purpose of Whipple Test Technique of Whipple Test Evidence FAQs
Mill’s Test is an important examination test that helps to diagnose Tennis Elbow( lateral epicondylitis) if a patient has Elbow pain on the lateral side. Objective of Mill’s Test Clinical Presentation Pathology Technique of Mill’s Test FAQs
What is a Sacroillitis? Sacroiliitis is a painful sacroiliac joint condition that affects one or both SI joints. These joints meet where the lower spine and pelvis meet. Sacroiliitis can lead to joint pain and stiffness in the lower back and gluteal area and the pain is referred to down one or both legs. What…
The scarf test is an important test that helps to examine the integrity of the acromioclavicular (AC) joint. Purpose This is also famous as the cross-body adduction test, is to determine whether or not the acromioclavicular (AC) joint is in good condition. Technique Interpretation Validity Evidence Differential Diagnoses FAQ
Definition and description of the Trendelenburg gait Anatomy Relevant to the Clinic Epidemiology Symptoms of Trendelenburg Gait Diagnostic Options Diagnostic procedures Grade Criteria Excellent Stable, painless hip; no limp; negative Trendelenburg sign; a full range of motion Good Stable, painless hip; slight limp; slight decrease in range of motion Fair Stable, painless hip; limp; positive…
Rotator cuff injury test helps to diagnose and to differentiate from other similar shoulder pain-related conditions. It is also used to examine for full-thickness rotator cuff tears, mainly the supraspinatus. Definition Tests for the Subscapularis Internal Rotation Lag Sign Belly Press Test Belly-Off Sign Bear Hug Test Tests for the supraspinatus and infraspinatus External rotation…
