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…
Introduction The Ulnocarpal Stress Test also known as the ulnar carpal stress test, is a medical exam used to assess the integrity and stability of the wrist’s triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC). The TFCC is a group of ligaments and cartilage that support and stabilize the wrist joint. The test is normally performed by a healthcare…
Muscle soreness in the calf, commonly referred to as calf soreness or calf pain, is a prevalent and often uncomfortable condition that affects individuals of all ages and fitness levels. The calf muscles, located at the back of the lower leg, play a crucial role in activities such as walking, running, jumping, and maintaining balance….
What is a Periodontal Abscess? Symptoms And Causes of Periodontal Abscess What signs and symptoms indicate a gum abscess? What is the cause of a gum abscess? Risk factors: What are the danger signs of a gum abscess? Complications: What are the side effects of a periodontal abscess? Diagnosis And Test: What are the symptoms…
Introduction Ober’s test is commonly used in hip orthopedic exams to identify tightness of the Tensor Fascia Lata (TFL) or contractures of the Iliotibial Band (IT Band) that limit hip adduction. It is often used to diagnose iliotibial band syndrome. The Ober test, first described by Ober (1936), is a common and widely accepted test…
