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Arm Squeeze Test
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…
Upper Limb Tension Tests (ULTTs)
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…
Sensory integration therapy
Introduction Sensory integration therapy (SIT) is a form of Physical therapy that helps people with sensory processing difficulties integrate and process sensory information from the environment effectively. Sensory processing refers to the way our nervous system receives, interprets, and responds to sensory information. This therapy aims to help individuals with sensory processing difficulties regulate their…
Foot as well as Ankle Assessment
Foot, as well as Ankle Assessment, is of crucial importance for the clinical diagnosis of painful conditions of the foot and ankle. Assessment Aim Subjective Training history Special Questions Objective observation Posture assessment Palpation Neurologic Assessment Vascular Assessment Movement Testing Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) Foot as well as Ankle Ability Measure (FAAM) Functional Tests Single…
List Of Muscle Relaxant
The list Of Muscle Relaxant are divided mainly into 2 groups such as neuromuscular blocking agents and skeletal muscle relaxants. How do muscle relaxants work? Types of the muscle relaxant Types of muscle relaxants For more information, please see the drug classes listed below. Neuromuscular blocking agents What exactly are they? Drug Name Anectine(Pro) Mivacurium…
Thoracic Examination
Introduction Thoracic Examination is an important part of diagnosing thoracic spine-related conditions such as Kyphosis, scoliosis, and others. Examination of the thoracic spine helps to rule out other related conditions and make a treatment plan more specific for a speedy recovery. In the Thoracic examination, the Physiotherapist checks the medical and family history of the…
The Sacroiliac Joint Examination
The Sacroiliac Joint Examination is an important part to diagnose SI Joint Dysfunction where a Physical therapist performs various examination tests to rule out other related conditions. Background Clinically Relevant Anatomy Investigation Palpation of the sacroiliac joint Physiotherapy assessment (Special Tests) Sacroiliac Distraction Test Sacroiliac Compression Test Posterior Pelvic Pain Provocation Test Sacral Thrust Test…
Lumbar examination
Introduction A lumbar examination is an important part of Diagnosing a lumbar spine-related condition mainly Low back pain, slip disc, listhesis of the spine. Subjective Assessment Red flags Investigations X-Rays Angiography MRI Scans CT Scans Ultrasound Scans Objective Posture Scoliosis Clinically Relevant Anatomy What is Lordosis? Symptoms Clinically Relevant Anatomy Clinical presentation Examining Functional Tests…
Cervical examination
Introduction What to do before the investigation? General Inspection Subjective Red Flags Cervical Myelopathy Signs & Symptoms Cervical Instability Definition Sign and symptoms Vertebral Artery Insufficiency Sign & symptom Inflammatory or even Systemic Disease Sign and symptoms Yellow Flags Investigations Radiological Considerations Observation Posture Palpation Supine position Prone position Movement Tests Functional Movement Combined movements…