Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA)
Objective SFMA vs. FMS Scoring FAQs
Gaenslen Test
Gaenslen test, also called Gaenslen’s maneuver, is a Physical examination test used to check musculoskeletal conditions mainly for chronic inflammation of the lumbar vertebrae and sacroiliac joint. Purpose of Gaenslen Test Technique of Gaenslen Test FAQs
Subscapularis pain
What is a Subscapularis pain? Subscapularis muscle pain occurs when moving the shoulder, especially during overhead shoulder activity. when the arm is raised above the shoulders you feel pain. An overuse of subscapularis muscle pain may make you feel like you are not able to lift your arm. Related Anatomy: The subscapularis muscle is a…
Rotator cuff muscle strain
What is rotator cuff muscle strain? Where is the rotator cuff muscle located? Anatomy The acronym SITS may help you remember these four muscles: Rotator cuff muscle strain classification What causes rotator cuff muscle strain? Symptoms of rotator cuff muscle strain Rotator cuff muscle strain sing and symptoms at the time of injury will involve:…
Adsons Test
Purpose Technique FAQs
Anterior Drawer Test Of The Shoulder
Purpose Technique of the Anterior Drawer Test Of The Shoulder Grade Diagnosis grade 0 Minimal displacement grade 1 The humeral head touches the glenoid rim grade 2 The humeral head may be dislocated, however spontaneously resolved grade 3 A humeral head may not be spontaneously decreased. FAQs
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…
Renal Function Test
Introduction Indication Glomerular Function- Clearance Test Albuminuria Typical Tests Electrolytes Minerals Protein Urea Source of Energy FAQs
Cozen’s Test of the Elbow joint
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…
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…